ran
verb
simple past tense of run.
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- past tense form of run.
ran
1 American
[ran]
/ ræn /
verb
Ran
2
American
[rahn]
/ rɑn /
noun
Scandinavian Mythology.
RAN
1
British
abbreviation
ran
2
British
/ ræn /
verb
Example Sentences
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Against Saudi Arabia, the machine ran smoothly again.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
For Levi’s fiscal second quarter, which ran through May, revenue rose 8% to $1.56 billion, with gains in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026
Refineries ran at 95.8% of capacity, down from 96.6% the week before, with crude input to refineries falling by 173,000 barrels a day to 17 million barrels a day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
Morocco, a semifinalist four years ago, advanced with a 3-0 win over Canada that ran its unbeaten streak to 34 games.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
He struggled to his feet and ran up the ledge.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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