are running
- present progressive of run.
Example Sentences
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Middle East refineries are running at low rates due to limits on their product exports, while Asian refineries are seeing less crude supply.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
"Other villagers are gathering at higher ground, but they are running out of supplies as well. There are too many villages affected, and not enough rescue workers."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Europeans are running studies on where they would store their data or process their payments should friction with the U.S. escalate, and how well their American-made weaponry would operate without Washington’s authorization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Two Latinos are running in this year’s election to replace Councilmember Curren Price, who is Black and retiring after serving the maximum three terms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Besides the washers and dryers, a couple of which are running, there are gray concrete walls, a wobbly table, a big metal sink, and a red plastic laundry basket.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
