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  • past tense form of run.
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ran

[ran] / ræn /








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One student said Kotlikoff ran over his foot when he pulled away.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

“I’m an expert on rebellion,” Jordan told The Times in 1992, reflecting on why she ran away from home at 14.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

That is if they have the money, which ran out at the end of September.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

The Commanders thought they had drawn level when Antonio Williams ran in an 87-yard score, but the touchdown was chalked off for a Washington penalty.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Mr. Keating ran a hand around the back of his neck, saying, “And I thought I’d seen everything.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck



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