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runny

[ruhn-ee] / ˈrʌn i /






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Covered and gently poached, the whites turned tender while the yolks stayed gloriously runny — the entire point, frankly.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

One problem, though: Untreated rubber becomes brittle when exposed to cold, and tacky and runny when hot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Maria’s brothers, with their perpetual runny noses, are summoned with a sniffly wipe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Fever, aching limbs and a runny nose -- as winter returns, so too does the flu.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

The handkerchief he had brought with him from Germany wasn't to be used for a runny nose or wiping away tears.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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