runs down

present tense third-person singular of run down

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Verb
  • An author who learns how to tap dance.
    Anthony Fredericks, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Experimentation ensures that a company remains dynamic and adaptable and constantly learns from successes and failures.
    Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Adopting a hyper-local approach can reduce transportation and packaging costs while facilitating a farm-to-table model that minimizes the use of preservatives.
    Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Some dishwasher pods contain rinse aid, which helps with the drying process and minimizes water spots, while others don't.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • To protect their work, creators would need to place all their new content behind paywalls, limiting exposure and reducing the opportunity for the viral audiences that are often the way the public discovers new artists.
    David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Surveys show social networks are the number one way Gen Z discovers new brands and products.
    Alison Bringé, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This retinol face serum diminishes fine lines and wrinkles while repairing skin tone and texture.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The absence of live faculty feedback and oversight diminishes the credibility of the student’s achievement.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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