running

Example Sentences

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Hummel was running ahead of schedule when the job entered its most physically taxing phase.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the not-so-obvious benefit of U.S. involvement in running the country might come from the distinctive ability of American refineries to handle the type of oil that Venezuela claims to have in abundance.

From MarketWatch

Rystad Energy estimates it would cost $53 billion over the next 15 years just to keep Venezuela’s infrastructure running at current levels—and more than $180 billion to restore something close to its full potential.

From Barron's

Rourke alleged that the floors were rotted, there was no running water in a couple of places there should have been and the place was infested with rodents.

From Los Angeles Times

Eurostar services to Paris from Amsterdam were either cancelled or running late.

From BBC