running

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He described a scene of chaos in which half the population of Minab seemed to be running toward the smoke.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

LONDON—The most tightly wound club in global soccer was running around in the rain on Tuesday night, desperate to avoid a catastrophic act of self-sabotage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Core CPI has been running below core PCE in recent months, which is unusual, in part because the two indexes weigh certain categories differently.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The aim of the smaller rugby ball is to make the women's equipment proportionate to the men's game, promoting accuracy, fewer handling errors and a greater reward for running the ball.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Torak hadn’t heard her; he was running ahead.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver