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run down

[ruhn-doun] / ˈrʌnˈdaʊn /




run-down


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At the same time, there has been a decline in those who believe going to university leaves graduates "a lot better off" in the long run, down from 50% in 2005 to 36% in 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But when he opened the door, he looked disheveled, like he had stood up from his desk and run down the hall.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Damon and Pitt are about to go in, their hand is on the door, I’m like, “Here we go…” And I see them turn and run down the stairs to get another round of cheers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Not long ago, a woman stood at the sink and watched a year of her life run down the drain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

I run down the hall to my bedroom.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender




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