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ran

1 American  
[ran] / ræn /

verb

  1. simple past tense of run.

Ran 2 American  
[rahn] / rɑn /

noun

Scandinavian Mythology.

  1. a sea goddess who drags down ships and drowns sailors: the wife of Aegir.

RAN 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Royal Australian Navy

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ran 2 British  
/ ræn /

verb

  1. the past tense of run

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As a candidate, Fulop had a compelling back story: The Jersey native was the son of Jewish immigrants who ran a deli.

From The Wall Street Journal

She also ran on proposals to introduce a wealth tax, improve welfare for retirees and deport more migrants convicted of violent crimes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Interestingly, this means the team that ran more has dropped points in more games than they've won.

From BBC

First baseman Nick Kurtz ran away with AL rookie of the year honors, winning the award unanimously, with shortstop Jacob Wilson placing second.

From Los Angeles Times

"We quickly gathered our things and ran downstairs, everything was on fire on our floor," he said.

From BBC

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