the running
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From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Last year, Mississippi was in the running to land an aluminum smelter, along with an estimated 1,000 permanent jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The Bruins held Fame Ijeboi to just 47 yards in 17 carries after the running back had 201 yards and four touchdowns over the Boilermakers’ first two games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Sydney and Perth were in the running but Melbourne is regarded as the nation's sports capital and the MCG is the biggest stadium in the southern hemisphere.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Long-sleeved tees and green paper cups lie crumpled on the side of the running path.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
