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as in chats
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
we were just running on about how neither of us has aged a bit after all these years
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as in remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
allow the savings account to run on for now
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as in goes on
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
she's very sweet, but she does tend to run on
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Recent Examples of runs on
This cordless handheld runs on battery and has 56 volts of power that, in turbo mode, can unleash up to 765 cubic feet per minute (CFPM)—that’s up to 200mph.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Miles Mikolas gave up two unearned runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings for the Nationals.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
According to the company, the FV-014 runs on an advanced software architecture that allows a single operator to command multiple drones in a coordinated swarm formation.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Gemini has already rolled out to the company’s Google TV software, which runs on televisions from Sony, TCL, Hisense and other brands.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
An inning later, the Dodgers put two runs on the board with doubles by Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy and an RBI single by Kyle Tucker.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Attleboro put two runs on the board in the top of the first to set the tone early.
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Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Grainy black-and-white film runs on a loop behind a backlit display case.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
During Miami’s 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals on June 3, Mack drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, just one game after hitting his first career home run and driving in three runs on June 2.
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Tyler Carmona
june 9,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Miles Mikolas gave up two unearned runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings for the Nationals.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
According to the company, the FV-014 runs on an advanced software architecture that allows a single operator to command multiple drones in a coordinated swarm formation.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Gemini has already rolled out to the company’s Google TV software, which runs on televisions from Sony, TCL, Hisense and other brands.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
An inning later, the Dodgers put two runs on the board with doubles by Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy and an RBI single by Kyle Tucker.
—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Attleboro put two runs on the board in the top of the first to set the tone early.
—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Grainy black-and-white film runs on a loop behind a backlit display case.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
During Miami’s 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals on June 3, Mack drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, just one game after hitting his first career home run and driving in three runs on June 2.
—
Tyler Carmona
june 9,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs on
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While Yahia chats with The Star, his daughter, Hannah, takes a tray of baklava out of the oven.
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Inside the motel, Paula chats with Sky.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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But much of the repressive and corrupt structure in place during Maduro’s reign remains, with no concrete date set for democratic presidential elections.
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Plus, find rare discounts on luxe brands like Marc Jacobs, Staud, Tory Burch, Ciao Lucia, Liffner—the list goes on.
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The Summer House alum also goes on to share how her daughter has picked up some of her behaviors both on and off the playground.
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Mary Molloy, Arrigo’s clinical director, talks me through biodynamic therapy.
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Volvo's chief technology officer, Anders Bell, talks to his EX60 sport utility vehicle a lot.
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As the four-day event continues today, Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26, there’s no better time to snag the latest deals that just launched on site.
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The update comes as Busfield continues to contest criminal charges filed earlier this year in New Mexico.
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Look for wildflowers and endemic fauna on the Tomales Point Trail, which rambles for nearly 10 miles on this special, skinny peninsula, delivering gorgeous, foggy views of the Pacific Ocean.
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Kachina rambles for 5 miles but the most vibrant color is found on the first half of the hike.
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Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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The formula is so creamy and hydrating (it’s made with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid), and the color payoff lasts all day long.
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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