run up
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But Ciena’s stock shed nearly 14% on Thursday—after having run up more than 160% since the first of the year on strong hype about the company’s exposure to the AI build-out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The records show this early evacuation was run up the chain of command, meaning officials handling the emergency should have been aware of it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Sadly, we have run up against the same unwillingness to move we encountered under Wes Streeting.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
But with a market valuation above $5 trillion and a healthy run up already in recent weeks, investors seem disinclined to chase Nvidia stock higher immediately.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The prisoners were supposed to be standing in orderly lines, too, but the children had run up to the gate to wait for the Governor's boat.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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