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run

[ruhn] / rʌn /












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But with short run times and tickets averaging less than $20, Neville said it’s a good place to take a risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

—European indexes edged higher at market open in cautious early trade, as most sectors rose though software stocks continued their volatile run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The investigation examined potential criminal violations of the Clean Water Act by the multistate mining operations largely run by Justice’s son, Jay, according to current and former officials familiar with the matter.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The stock fell 31% from January 2022 to August 2024, when the board ousted CEO Mark Schneider, the star boss who had previously helped mastermind shares’ run to a record high.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

We were ready for our first trial run.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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