run to

verb

ran to; run to; running to; runs to

transitive verb

: to mount up to
the book runs to 500 pages

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Nithya Raman, the Democratic Socialist of America member running to be mayor of Los Angeles, is at risk of losing support from her local DSA chapter. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 The turning point came on the Chiefs’ second drive, when Kenneth Walker broke off a 33-yard touchdown run to extend Kansas City’s lead to 9-0. — Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 Bachmeier used a combination of efficient passing and tough running to put the Irish on their heels early. — John Coon, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Golden State closed on a 7–0 run to take a 1–0 series lead after trailing by seven earlier in the fourth quarter. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run to

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“Run to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20to. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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