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ran

[ran] / ræn /








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Atkins’ trial began May 11, and ran for 19 days of witness testimony and presentation of evidence that was almost entirely put on by the prosecution.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

That inquiry ran from November 2024 to December 2025 and generated more than 5,000 pages of evidence and testimony.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The company also ran a bug bounty program, which pays people to find security flaws.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

To investigate what kinds of particles could still reach Earth at such extraordinary energies, the researchers ran detailed computer simulations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The Raven Leader ran a hand over his dark-red beard.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver



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