ran
verb
simple past tense 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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"Ran was the first to charge, and Rani was the last to return," he said during a televised press conference.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
Grieving relatives of Ran Gvili gathered on Wednesday as Israel prepared to bury the last hostage returned from Gaza, marking the end of a painful national saga triggered by Hamas's 2023 attack.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
"First and foremost, Ran must be brought home," they said.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
Ran economic blockades and encouraged American companies to treat the region’s riches, and its workers, like a cookie jar.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026
Two hundred meters out, Noel Duckworth and Ran Laurie made a play for the early lead, surging quickly past Germany and into second place behind Switzerland, pressing them hard.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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