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

Reza said the group scattered and ran down the mountain.

From BBC • May 11, 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

Without another thought, Natalie stuffed Churro into her hoodie, zipped it up tight, and ran down the fire escape stairs into the path of the storm.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz