ran
/ræn/
verb
- Past tense of run: moved quickly on foot, with both feet leaving the ground at each stride.
- The children ran across the playground during recess.
- She ran to catch the bus this morning.
- He ran faster than anyone else in the race.
- Past tense of run: managed, operated, or was in charge of something (e.g., a business, event, machine).
- My aunt ran a small bakery for twenty years.
- He ran the computer program to check for errors.
- They ran the festival smoothly despite the rain.
- Past tense of run: traveled or moved along a route (e.g., a train, bus, or road).
- The cable car ran up the mountain all day.
- The train ran from New York to Boston every morning.
- A dirt path ran along the edge of the forest.
- Past tense of run: functioned or operated (e.g., a machine, engine, or system).
- The air conditioner ran all night to cool the house.
- Her car ran perfectly after the repair.
- The old generator ran for hours without stopping.
- Past tense of run: flowed or moved in a steady stream (e.g., water, tears, or liquid).
- Tears ran down her cheeks as she listened to the sad story.
- Water ran from the faucet into the bucket.
- The river ran swiftly after the heavy rain.
- Past tense of run: extended or continued for a certain distance or period.
- His speech ran longer than expected.
- The fence ran along the entire property line.
- The movie ran for over three hours.
- Past tense of run: participated in an election as a candidate.
- Several candidates ran for the open seat in Congress.
- She ran for mayor last year and won.
- He ran for student council president in high school.
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