- present participle of run.
running
Example Sentences
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That ability to hold seemingly opposing ideas at once became one of the most compelling threads running through the festival.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Rep. Gabe Evans, who is running for reelection in Colorado, described the distinction as “gangbangers, not grandmas.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
One of the Games’ most popular characters was the “shy robot,” which went viral for a running style that makes absolutely no sense if you have a human body.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Funding for the scheme is expected to come from reprioritising existing budgets; but housing developers will pay towards the running costs.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The store was running advertisements in the Times.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
