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He’s owned Honda Accords for my entire life, drives them until they stop running and then buys another.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

More than anything, they want to stop running and start a new chapter, especially for their daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 18, 2025

One of Arias' nicknames is 'The Colombian Pele' but in Brazil he was known as 'The Little Engine' because, according to his former Fluminense team-mate, Marcelo, "he doesn't stop running at all".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2025

Since the encounter, I have had to stop running my business that I had.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2025

I mean, this was his first race, so he had no clue that that second shot meant to stop running, and start over.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds




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