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ran

[ran] / ræn /








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Some fast-food customers over this year have opted for chicken tenders and sandwiches after beef prices ran higher.

From MarketWatch Sep. 23, 2026

Ryanna Harris threw for three scores and ran for three versus Rio Mesa, upping her season total to 32 touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

Yet only four teams ran less than United, and only two clubs had fewer sprints.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

Instead of simply falling on the football, Bailey ran in circles and left it exposed.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

And we ran, we ran and we ran.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo



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