be running
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During Texas campaign stops in Fort Worth, Texarkana and Tyler, for example, Talarico almost appeared to be running against Musk instead of Paxton.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Is she the sweet-natured scientist, the only version of her he’s ever met, or a femme fatale who may still be running a scam?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
A confluence of market quirks blamed for deepening the recent selloff may be running out of steam, stirring hope that the rise in bond yields will also peter out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing former army captain who governed Brazil from 2019 to 2023, will not be running for president in this election.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
“Maybe my mom will be running late. She runs late sometimes.”
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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