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to run for
[phrase form: run]
01
to participate in an election as a candidate
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.
1.1
to officially present someone as a candidate in a particular political election
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02
to continue for a specific period of time, indicating the duration of an event, activity, or situation
Example
The academic workshop will run for a full day, covering in-depth discussions on research methodologies.
The exhibition will run for the entire summer, giving art enthusiasts ample time to explore the featured collections.
The online sale will run for 72 hours, allowing customers to take advantage of special discounts.
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.
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