run to

verb

ran to; run to; running to; runs to
: to mount up to
the book runs to 500 pages

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The Canes have another edge prospect in Akheem Mesidor, who led the ACC with 12 1/2 sacks and added 17 1/2 tackles for loss during Miami’s run to the national championship game. Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026 Her nurse scooped her up and ran to put her into a cold bath, and slowly the motions faded. Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026 Speaking of closing, the transfer portal has closed to newcomers as well and Miami has done its part to round out its team for next season to build on a run to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026 JSerra opened the second half on a 10-1 run to put Santa Margarita in comeback mode. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026 Near Randy’s Donuts in Inglewood, the suspects jumped out of the truck and ran to an apparent getaway vehicle driven by another person. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026 The Charlotte 49ers’ run to the Final Four in 1977? Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026 From weekly runs to all-day sightseeing and long hours spent working on a French vineyard, these sneakers have kept my feet comfortable through it all. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026 The junior center back was a vital cog in a Franklin defense that allowed just 11 goals, fueling a run to the program’s first Div. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026

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