- present participle of run.
running
Example Sentences
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“They’ve got the benefit of our technology, which obviously comes from the United States, but by running it in a disconnected way.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Michigan Rep. John James, running for governor in a state that saw some of the worst air pollution from the smog, announced he would introduce legislation imposing sanctions on Canada.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
It added the Class 222 trains had also required "additional maintenance support to accommodate increased running and operational requirements".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Magyar's government has moved to turn the page on the Orban era, passing a swathe of anti-corruption measures and changing the constitution to effectively bar Orban from running again.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
As the credits roll, he jogs over to talk with the guy running the projector.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
