the running

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“Ninety-four was essential,” says Alan Rothenberg, who oversaw the running of the 1994 tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Neither the teams nor F1 itself have any say in the running of the FIA.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Straw” “Expect to see ‘Deep Cover,’ ‘Miss You, Love You,’ ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures,’ ‘Straw’ and ‘Swiped’ in the running.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Stepping onto the running board and seating myself, I said, “Now, sir you got to get all these dohickies set right or else she ain’t go’n start up.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns