running

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After football, he became a congressman in the Buffalo area and, later, presidential candidate Bob Dole’s choice to join his Republican ticket as his vice presidential running mate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

He said the current arrangement – with the government running the company while Jingye retains ownership – was unsustainable.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

We ate revuelta at his favorite pupuseria, hot filling running over our fingers, locals watching me fumble with the etiquette.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

For the moment, it isn’t even clear how shipowners are meant to pay for the new Iranian toll without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Then out on one of my trail runs, I spotted him up ahead, so I started running every day just to glimpse him—but once again, just look-aways.

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