1. When they heard the police coming they ran 2. Can you buy some bread? We've run it. 3. The football match ran for two hours. 4. I can't find my towels for the guests. Can you run _______ new ones? 5. When she was fired she ran her friend in the Board of Directors. he has got connections in police. an old friend in town today. I hadn't seen him for ages. 8. She ran from home at sixteen and went to live with a friend in London. 9. When I called her, she ran so fast she nearly fell. 6. It's too dangerous to run him 7. I ran
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The English exercise you sent me is about the different meanings of the word "run".
Here are the sentences and their meanings:
1. When they heard the police coming they ran. (to move quickly using your legs)
2. Can you buy some bread? We've run it. (to have used all of something)
3. The football match ran for two hours. (to continue for a period of time)
4. I can't find my towels for the guests. Can you run new ones? (to operate a washing machine)
5. When she was fired she ran her friend in the Board of Directors. (to tell someone about something)
6. It's too dangerous to run him - he has got connections in police. (to inform the police about someone)
7. I ran an old friend in town today. I hadn't seen him for ages. (to meet someone by chance)
8. She ran from home at sixteen and went to live with a friend in London. (to leave home without permission)
9. When I called her, she ran so fast she nearly fell. (to move quickly)
I hope this helps!