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to run for
[phrase form: run]
01
to participate in an election as a candidate
1.1
to officially present someone as a candidate in a particular political election
02
to continue for a specific period of time, indicating the duration of an event, activity, or situation
run for
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Example
Several candidates are running for the position of governor.
He ran for president twice but was not successful.
She announced her intention to run for a seat in the parliament.
She decided to run for mayor in the upcoming election.
He's planning to run for a seat in the city council.
