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run

[ruhn] / rʌn /












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It meant they arrived at the tournament with high expectations and boasting a 19-game unbeaten run.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Couric started her run at the newsmagazine as a correspondent and as an anchor at CBS News in 2006, after spending 15 years co-hosting NBC’s “Today” show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

He is well-qualified and will run the department as well as anyone could under President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

In late 2022, Warner Bros. brought in director James Gunn, who helmed the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise, and producer Peter Safran to run DC Studios and bring greater focus to the studio’s output.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Karli cried, pulling away from her and turning to run.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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