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ran

[ran] / ræn /








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In January, another horse, named Destiny, ran into traffic near the park, causing a multi-car collision.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Ms. Robbins, who has served in the Legislature since 2019 and ran unsuccessfully for the GOP gubernatorial nomination this year, thinks it unusual that so many remain undecided this late in the race.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Former state Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa was also running, and Becerra — who had slept on Villaraigosa’s couch when he first ran for Congress — faced criticism for potentially splitting the Latino vote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

"Our flight test team ran a disciplined, methodical campaign to validate every system," said Chris Payne, general manager for 737 airplane development programs.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

I was washing the lunch dishes in the kitchen, but I ran through the dining room and down the steps before the rest of the family could stir.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom


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