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ran

[ran] / ræn /








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Construction on the skyscraper halted after its Hong Kong-based developer Goldin Properties ran into financial trouble following the 2015 Chinese stock market crash.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

The first feature, called NameTag, would remember the faces of people that the user met and remind them who the person was the next time they ran into them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Outside, the line ran all throughout the walkways, extending past the exit.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Jordan Wood, who ran for the 2nd Congressional District, and Dan Kleban, a businessman and owner of Maine Brewing Company, have also thrown their hats in the ring.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

Betsie and I ran across the street to help him.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom



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