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Discover LudwigThe phrase "business ran" is not a grammatically complete sentence and would not be considered correct or usable in written English.
It is possible to use the word "ran" as part of a larger sentence, such as "The business ran smoothly" or "The business ran out of money," but on its own, it does not convey a complete thought. Examples: - The business ran smoothly despite facing several challenges in the first year. - Unfortunately, the business ran out of funding before it could expand to other markets. - After years of hard work, the business ran successfully and became a well-known brand in the industry.
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At first the business ran smoothly.
But financial problems ensued, and the business ran aground.
Adolf joined the family business, ran the bank's branch in Paris and became hugely rich.
The clothes business ran in his family; his father owned a tie company.
For a time, book collecting and the intelligence business ran in tandem.
Buyers at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus say the business ran at its best then.
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Most women who own their own business run a busy and complex life.
The business runs on hope.
The business runs in his blood.
"It's not our business running the country".
The entertainment business runs in Mr. Hung's family.
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