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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
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.
He's planning to run for a seat in the city council.
She decided to run for mayor in the upcoming election.
