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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

She has overseen the development of SpaceX’s rockets, run its day-to-day operations and worked alongside Musk for over two decades.

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

I run my hand over my ponytail and I’m glad that Zara made us trial run our wardrobe two weeks ago.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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