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rundown

[ruhn-doun] / ˈrʌnˌdaʊn /


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He highlighted their work with a rundown of the best jokes he nixed during his hosting run.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

“I’m not sure why Taylor picked such a rundown place to film, but I’m gassed about it,” said Hogg, 24.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

He lives in a company-owned apartment full of dark, polished surfaces and bad modern art; she lives in a rundown apartment furnished with termites.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

It lets you know who you have met, what you chatted about, summarises the exchange and basically gives you a rundown of the rich tapestry of your day.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

We had to go through a rundown part of town, and as we drove past those buildings, I wrapped my jacket tighter around my chest, even though Dad was blasting the heater.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller