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It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The Sovereign Grant provides public funding for the running costs of the monarchy.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The last gets better mileage than the running gag about his ordinariness, which is still being used in the closing minutes of the film.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“Straw” “Expect to see ‘Deep Cover,’ ‘Miss You, Love You,’ ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures,’ ‘Straw’ and ‘Swiped’ in the running.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

He’d found a rhythm, and then the running had gotten easier.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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