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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

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

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

As the 85-year-old pop legend prepares a new album for release, here’s a rundown of his biggest songs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Engineers, lawyers and other emissaries of the U.S. oil industry have flocked to the heavily guarded hotel to pitch their Venezuelan counterparts on plans to revive the country’s rundown oil fields.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Then, sometimes, the day’s watch commander, a lieutenant, will step up and say a few words, often a rundown of notable happenings from the shifts before.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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