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    running

    US /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /'rʌnɪŋ/

    A1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To depart or travel according to a schedule
    The train will not be running on Sunday
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To cause an animal to move in a certain direction
    My dog likes running to catch the ball
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)(Of an engine) to be operating
    The engine of my new car is running quite well
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To start or use a computer program
    Tom is running the writing program to edit his letter now.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To flow in a certain direction, like a liquid
    The river is not running in the winter months
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To manage or operate a business
    Lucy's father is very good at running their shop.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To operate or drive something
    Running a truck is Rob's job on the farm
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)(Of a road) to go from one place to another
    The new road will be running past my house
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To move your legs faster than walking
    David is going to be running in the school race
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act of moving your legs to move quickly
    I love running each morning
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The activity or sport of running.
    He enjoys going for a running every morning.
    adj.AdjectiveContinuous; ongoing.
    There has been a running debate about the issue for years.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A discharge from the nose or eyes.
    He has a running nose due to the cold.
    adj.AdjectiveCurrently in progress or operation.
    We need to keep a running total of the expenses.
    adj.AdjectiveFlowing or moving, especially of water.
    The running water made a soothing sound.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A continuous series or sequence.
    There was a running of errors in the code.
    adj.AdjectiveIn operation; functioning.
    The engine is running smoothly.

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    • The third big-screen Batman movie obviously couldn't have an infinite running time, though this movie certainly seems like it never ends.

      The third big-screen Batman movie obviously couldn't have an infinite running time, though this movie certainly seems like it never ends.

    • The third big-screen Batman movie obviously couldn't have an infinite running time, though

      The third big-screen Batman movie obviously couldn't have an infinite running time, though

    B2

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT

      RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT

    • RUNNING IT THAT HAS AN

      RUNNING IT THAT HAS AN

    B1

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    09:09Learn Downtown Vocabulary in New York ?? With your favorite English teacher ❤️
    • These streets are where cars will drive on to  get to places like going to work, traveling, or  running errands.

      These streets are where cars will drive on to  get to places like going to work, traveling, or  running errands.

    • These streets are where cars will drive on to get to places like going to work, traveling, or running errands.

      These streets are where cars will drive on to get to places like going to work, traveling, or running errands.

    B1

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    08:54How to Describe Scary Places in English! ?️??
    • You can hear the water running beside me in the creek, but at night it's a little bit sketchy.

      You can hear the water running beside me in the creek, but at night it's a little bit sketchy.

    • You can hear the water running beside me in the creek.

      You can hear the water running beside me in the creek.

    A2

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    12:07Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35
    • But if you're in the process of being scared or you're running, it is normal for it to go up there.

      But if you're in the process of being scared or you're running, it is normal for it to go up there.

    • or you're running, it is normal for it to go up there.

      or you're running, it is normal for it to go up there.

    B1

    Jimmy O. Yang Says There's No Stand-up Comedy In China

    07:43Jimmy O. Yang Says There's No Stand-up Comedy In China
    • YOUR CHARACTER IS RUNNING THE INCUBATOR NOW THAT HE USED TO

      YOUR CHARACTER IS RUNNING THE INCUBATOR NOW THAT HE USED TO

    • Now, your character is running the incubator now that he used to run.

      Now, your character is running the incubator now that he used to run.

    A2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • You've said we should not, quote, "be running around pointing at companies and breaking them up without any kind of process." Why do you disagree?

      You've said we should not, quote, "be running around pointing at companies and breaking them up without any kind of process." Why do you disagree?

    • This is one of the reasons why, well before I was running for president, I said I would not take contributions from pharma companies, not take contributions from corporate PACs or pharma executives because they are part of this problem.

      This is one of the reasons why, well before I was running for president, I said I would not take contributions from pharma companies, not take contributions from corporate PACs or pharma executives because they are part of this problem.

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • the work they are providing. But of course the Government are not running Carillion;

      the work they are providing. But of course the Government are not running Carillion;

    • But, of course, the Government is not running Carillion; the Government is actually a customer of Carillion.

      But, of course, the Government is not running Carillion; the Government is actually a customer of Carillion.

    B1

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    13:14REACTING TO MY GAY SEXTAPE!!
    • *running noises* --- *engine noises*

      *running noises* --- *engine noises*

    B1

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    17:267 YEARS IN JAPAN // MY REGRETS AND WEIRD EXPERIENCES
    • I don't imagine myself like running back to New Zealand the moment there's a quake

      I don't imagine myself like running back to New Zealand the moment there's a quake

    • I don't imagine myself running back to New Zealand the moment there's a quake.

      I don't imagine myself running back to New Zealand the moment there's a quake.

    A2