run by
verb
variants
or run past
ran by or ran by; run by or run by; running by or running by; runs by or runs by
: to present to (as for evaluation)
ran some ideas by her
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Security sources in Lebanon said Israeli airstrikes hit five branches of a financial institution run by Hezbollah, Al-Qard Al-Hassan.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Any efforts to improve your living space may need to be run by other people, like a roommate or landlord.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins offense, which will be run by Bobby Slowik as offensive coordinator, figures to be one of the more electric, exciting ones with Willis at quarterback, De’Von Achane at running back and Jaylen Waddle as the top wide receiver.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Public records show the property is owned by a trust run by Evan Jehle, who is a member of the advisory board for Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The event was previously run by the club and involved coaches travelling to over 80 countries to put young players of various abilities between the ages of eight and 12 through their paces.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Robinson ended the cold streak by drilling a 3-pointer that spurred a 20-5 run by Sierra Canyon.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Golden Hawks survived a 17-0 run by Canyon to open the fourth quarter and used a block in the final seconds by Delaney Shiring to secure a 44-39 victory in the Division III semifinals of the CIF Southern California Regional.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Patrons — many just as panicked and some in a drunken stupor — ran by her.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Any efforts to improve your living space may need to be run by other people, like a roommate or landlord.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins offense, which will be run by Bobby Slowik as offensive coordinator, figures to be one of the more electric, exciting ones with Willis at quarterback, De’Von Achane at running back and Jaylen Waddle as the top wide receiver.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Public records show the property is owned by a trust run by Evan Jehle, who is a member of the advisory board for Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The event was previously run by the club and involved coaches travelling to over 80 countries to put young players of various abilities between the ages of eight and 12 through their paces.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Robinson ended the cold streak by drilling a 3-pointer that spurred a 20-5 run by Sierra Canyon.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Golden Hawks survived a 17-0 run by Canyon to open the fourth quarter and used a block in the final seconds by Delaney Shiring to secure a 44-39 victory in the Division III semifinals of the CIF Southern California Regional.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Patrons — many just as panicked and some in a drunken stupor — ran by her.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
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