running

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Osmand broke away to score seconds before the end, two team-mates running in his slipstream with every man in maroon up the other end.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Instead, reeling from oil and gas price aftershocks from Iran, the industrialized world is now running toward renewable energy.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

They argue consumers are just running in place; higher inflation means their standard of living isn’t getting any better.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

The nonprofit’s statement did not reference the permitting process, but highlighted the importance of keeping the event running for the LGBTQ+ community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

“Did he explain what he meant when he said that time was running out? Do you know what he would have done if you hadn’t found him?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse