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gunned (for)

verb

past tense of gun (for)

as in ran down

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Gold buttons ran down the front placket of the dress, which Obama complemented with gold rings, earrings and ear cuffs.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Team investment helped when the league and union’s initial $100 million fund ran down, and flag participation declined, in the early 2010s.

— Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of ran down

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Some earlier assassins expected it of themselves, canceling plots that would have killed bystanders.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
In Georgia, the execution of a man who killed two real estate agents had also been scheduled for Wednesday but was halted by a judge's late-night decision a day before he was scheduled to die.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

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Instead, the Sheikh and Sheikha pursued a strategy of self-defense through economic influence and self-promotion.

— Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
And when the pursued begins to circle a residential area — a common occurrence during police pursuits — all news helicopters are expected to stop and hover in place, even if their shots are temporarily blocked by trees and buildings.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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Removals of Nicaraguans have also surged, with deportation flights to Managua increasing more than fourfold under Trump compared to under President Biden, according to data tracked by Human Rights First.

— Ismael López, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
In real-world testing with the always-on display enabled, one tracked workout with GPS per day, and otherwise typical use, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 lasted for 74 hours.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of tracked

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Despite how well Craig played, the Red Wolves only trailed 14-7 near the end of the third quarter.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
Nomar Garciaparra then launched a two-run homer in the 10th for an 11-10 victory over San Diego after Los Angeles trailed 9-5 when Kent came to bat leading off the ninth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

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