- present participle of run.
running
Example Sentences
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Shelley, an undrafted cornerback, and Desrosiers, an undrafted running back, are on the bubble of making the Chargers’ 53-man roster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
The Forces Pension Society, a not-for-profit which supports military retirees, said it is aware of many overpayment cases running into the tens of thousands of pounds.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
An economist might think that’s small, but an entrepreneur running a startup with narrow margins thinks otherwise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
He was interrogated alongside his running mate in the presence of their lawyers, he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
“And because the voice told you time is running out and I don’t think there is any more time to lose.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
