ran with

verb

past tense of run with
as in beat the drum (for or about)

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gave out
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  • According to data provided by the organizers, the 13 stores gave out more than 2750 passports, and all 325 finisher tote bags (and more than 51 additional people finished and will be sent finisher prizes).
    — Erik Pedersen, Daily News, 28 July 2026
  • The law enforcement teams searching Arkansas businesses also gave out educational materials to help business owners identify skimming devices, the release states.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 27 July 2026
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“Ran with.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20with. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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