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run

[ruhn] / rʌn /












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The prize, run by the Abbotsford Trust, is now in its 17th year and past editions have been won by Sebastian Barry, Robert Harris, Andrea Levy and Hilary Mantel.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Before leaving, Ohtani hit a solo home run — his second homer in as many games — a single and drew two walks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“At this point our assumption is this is still a positioning unwind, not a regime change, but we don’t think it has fully run its course,” he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Half the golf carts in the barn didn’t run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She was walking alone, just like the morning Chitto had almost accidentally run her over with his truck.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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