I ran late to the meeting because my car wouldn't start.

She ran down the hill to catch the bus.

After noticing the error, she re-ran the report to confirm the figures.

The driver hit the cyclist and ran before anyone could call the police.

During the tense press conference, she ran interference so the spokesperson could avoid answering the toughest questions.

Despite her mother's warnings, she ran with scissors down the hallway and slipped.

The engine ran hot during the long climb.

Her cautious optimism ran counter to the more pessimistic tone of the report.

The delivery van ran behind schedule because of the storm.

The children were excited, so one of them ran ahead to see what was waiting.