ran
1 Americanverb
noun
abbreviation
verb
Example Sentences
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A short vehicle pursuit ensued until the man came to a stop, exited and ran toward deputies, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
It was only when Basildon Council's building control team began collecting evidence against Figg, who ran Figg Construction Ltd, that the full picture emerged.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
After the ancient Greeks won the historic Battle of Marathon, a courier ran 25 miles to Athens to deliver the good news and, according to legend, dropped dead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The original “Fear Factor,” hosted by now-podcaster Joe Rogan, ran from 2001 to 2006.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
His parents wouldn’t know me, but what if I ran into Russell himself?
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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