ran down

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With encouragement from Kincaid, Lee, 49, began by planting small sages that would grow quickly and help prevent erosion, since water, mulch and rain often ran down the hillside to the sidewalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

On several occasions she ran down the stairs in a panic during the night after seeing a red glow through the bathroom window.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

In May they became the first sisters to combine to score a goal in the NWSL: Gisele ran down the wing and crossed to Alyssa, who slotted home the shot against Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

The officer ran down other departments I might end up in: Prosecutions, Removal Coordination Unit, or Detention.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Anya obeyed, and the two of them ran down the road for a few minutes.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack