running
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Wireless has described the event, running from 10-12 July, as a "three night journey through his most iconic records".
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Fresh vegetables and freshwater are running out on many ships, so the sailors are using social media and very-high-frequency marine radios to share survival tips and tactics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted as caretakers, helping hold neurons together and keeping brain circuits running smoothly.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
Today, the out-of-the-box strategy is running into problems.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
It took us into September, and the sands of time were running low.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.