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run

[ruhn] / rʌn /












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Whitaker, who is based in Elk Run Heights, Iowa, said he pays around $1,200 to fill up his truck, up from around $750 before fuel prices started climbing in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Run on closed public roads, qualifying for the event is set to resume later, with the festival set to run until 6 June.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Pedro Pascal took his “Star Wars” character to the streets on Saturday, going undercover as the Mandalorian to surprise Disneyland guests aboard the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run attraction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Run your actual numbers based on where you live before you decide.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

"Keep it safe. And listen to it, when you need it most. Now," she told him, "the coach is nearly here. Run! Run!"

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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