run things
Example Sentences
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“You have errands to run, things to do.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
Although he launched Blue Origin while still at the online retailer, for example, he hired managers to run things for that investment and has never been CEO.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
Ms Edwards said she resigned from the governing body in part because of the way Foden tried to run things.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
As the Bruins approached the final week of training camp, Foster said he wanted to know who had fully grasped the nuances of the way the team wanted to run things.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025
Even her bratty second-in-command, Drew Tanaka, seemed relieved, probably because Piper could run things and give Drew more time for gossip and in-cabin beauty treatments.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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