- present participle of run.
running
Example Sentences
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"Since the first trees were planted, there has been a spectacular increase in butterflies, dragonflies, and biodiversity in general," said the 43-year-old, who took over running the family's Cascina Oschina farm in 2012.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The 51-year-old said he was currently paying more for fuel than he ever had in the three years of running his business.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Other members, including many women, argued that they shouldn’t have to pay for the running of a bar they couldn’t use.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Cleveland has multiple running backs, led by Moyosoreoluwa Odebunmi.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
“There are souls that leave Jump houses and go on to the light. On to peace,” Lou says, wiping the tears running down my face.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
