run at
verb
ran at; run at; running at; runs at
1
: to have as a price : to cost
Gas is running at over $4 per gallon.
2
: to run toward (someone or something) in an attempt to attack, knock down, etc., that person or thing
He ran at me with a knife.
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Now the Food and Drug Administration tells USA TODAY the organization is talking with the five biggest patch manufacturers, ensuring all companies are running at capacity.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
And, as a populist outsider running at a time when similar candidates are finding success, Steyer seems well-positioned to capitalize on that trend.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
White Rabbit Red Rabbit will run at the Duchess Theatre from June to November this year.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Hull Street Energy, of Bethesda, Maryland, early last year acquired six of the nine 150-megawatt gas turbines that have been running at Elwood.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob, who once worked as a peanut vendor at Angel Stadium, lost out in the Padres’ bidding and could take another run at the Angels.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Around the world, most coal plants were already running at or near full capacity, meaning commitments to ramp up production will lead to relatively small increases in aggregate.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
As of Thursday afternoon, the river was running at 15 feet and almost 10 inches near Des Plaines, about five feet below the record, but after recent storms and more rain expected on Friday, the river is expected to rise further.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Avery Barnes threw a two-hitter with six strikeouts in the circle while launching a home run and driving in two runs at the plate as Cardinal Spellman (5-0) bested Archbishop Williams 10-0 in a Catholic Central League matchup.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
And, as a populist outsider running at a time when similar candidates are finding success, Steyer seems well-positioned to capitalize on that trend.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
White Rabbit Red Rabbit will run at the Duchess Theatre from June to November this year.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Hull Street Energy, of Bethesda, Maryland, early last year acquired six of the nine 150-megawatt gas turbines that have been running at Elwood.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob, who once worked as a peanut vendor at Angel Stadium, lost out in the Padres’ bidding and could take another run at the Angels.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Around the world, most coal plants were already running at or near full capacity, meaning commitments to ramp up production will lead to relatively small increases in aggregate.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
As of Thursday afternoon, the river was running at 15 feet and almost 10 inches near Des Plaines, about five feet below the record, but after recent storms and more rain expected on Friday, the river is expected to rise further.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Avery Barnes threw a two-hitter with six strikeouts in the circle while launching a home run and driving in two runs at the plate as Cardinal Spellman (5-0) bested Archbishop Williams 10-0 in a Catholic Central League matchup.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Run at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20at. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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