ran
verb
simple past tense of run.
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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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When the previous clerk announced plans to retire in 2020 after 20 years, Hill ran to replace her.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Dr. Kraus, now 71, ran a 2:30 marathon when he was in medical school.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Russell and Antonelli collided in one incident and the Italian ran off track in two as they battled for the lead of the race in the early laps.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Yashinsky said the chain, which once ran about two or three movie tie-in promos annually, had scaled back to just one annually in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
They left the beeches and ran through a spruce forest.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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