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This is a game when the Scotland goal drought needs to end and the run of games without a win needs to be brought to be an abrupt conclusion.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

With the back five now a back four, the gap between Konsa and James is exploited by the run of Perisic before Croatia score.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

Activity has in part been stoked by the run of record highs for Toronto stock indexes and a recovery in investor and business confidence, despite lingering concerns about trade between Canada and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

Throughout the run of the project, select performances will be followed by conversations on urbanism and environmental change.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

She had the run of the ship, from the engine room to the bridge, and she was soon on first-name terms with all the crew.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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