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rundown

[ruhn-doun] / ˈrʌnˌdaʊn /


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Any kid who grew up in a major city in the ‘70s and ‘80s probably remembers their version of the kind of rundown joints that played kung fu movies nonstop.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Will Gasparino was ejected in the fourth inning for malicious contact after he was caught in a rundown and ran over an Oregon player ready to tag him out at third base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Check out this week’s issue of Barron’s Global Signals for a more detailed rundown of what specific stocks and sectors could benefit from potential trade deals, including agriculture, semiconductors, and self-driving cars.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Below is a rundown of the executives making the trip and what could be at stake.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Ma sighed a great deal, an impatient noise usually accompanied with a frown at their rough clothes, rundown house, or meager food.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin




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