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run

[ruhn] / rʌn /












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One of the country's leading experts in homes for unmarried mothers has spent months piecing together surviving records about St Monica's, which was run by the Church of England.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The slide extended a bout of volatility that has raised worries that stocks’ record run is rooted in the staggering gains of a handful of chip companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Both gave up House seats to run for governor and now risk being out of office next year if Evette shuts them out.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In March, Slater wrapped the off-Broadway run of “Marcel on the Run.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The next night I sounded the alarm again and this time we shaved a minute thirty-three seconds off our run.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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