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running

[ruhn-ing] / ˈrʌn ɪŋ /






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The 40-year-old is part of a class of entrepreneurs who are launching, and then often running, new companies on their own.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Perversely for a film with a two-hour-and-25-minute running time, the climax still feels rushed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The South Korean megastars were widely tipped in the running for several of the Grammys' top honours, including Album of the Year, after their comeback album, ARIRANG, became one of this year's best-selling hits.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Once upon a time, running a business of a certain size required a team.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

I can’t remember when the last trains stop running and I don’t want to be stranded in Baltimore.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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