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as in smugglers
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally
a drug runner
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as in messengers
one that carries a message or does an errand
sent a runner to tell them that all was ready for the feast
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There are multiple Kwik Trip fan clubs on Facebook, and, earlier this year, a group of runners even completed a 31-mile route hitting 10 Kwik Trips.
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Her advocacy in calling out major industry players for their treatment of pregnant athletes (alongside other prominent runners including Alysia Montaño and Kara Goucher) eventually helped create change.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
The brand makes a range of shoes to cater to trail runners, speed lovers, and long-distance enthusiasts alike.
—Kells McPhillips, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
Thirty-six elite runners, including Gabby Thomas, Brittany Brown, and Nia Atkins competed alongside Russell at the inaugural Athlos meet—which closed out with a performance by Megan Thee Stallion and boasted the highest prize payout for a women’s track event.
—Grace McCarty, SELF, 2 Oct. 2024
The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is back this weekend, bringing thousands of runners to the shores of Lake Michigan to tackle the state's largest marathon and half marathon.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Long distance runners have more slow-twitch muscle fibers to go the distance.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Participants are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes for this family friendly race, suitable for runners and walkers of all ages.
—River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Her advocacy in calling out major industry players for their treatment of pregnant athletes (alongside other prominent runners including Alysia Montaño and Kara Goucher) eventually helped create change.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
The brand makes a range of shoes to cater to trail runners, speed lovers, and long-distance enthusiasts alike.
—Kells McPhillips, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
Thirty-six elite runners, including Gabby Thomas, Brittany Brown, and Nia Atkins competed alongside Russell at the inaugural Athlos meet—which closed out with a performance by Megan Thee Stallion and boasted the highest prize payout for a women’s track event.
—Grace McCarty, SELF, 2 Oct. 2024
The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon is back this weekend, bringing thousands of runners to the shores of Lake Michigan to tackle the state's largest marathon and half marathon.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Long distance runners have more slow-twitch muscle fibers to go the distance.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Participants are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes for this family friendly race, suitable for runners and walkers of all ages.
—River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Runners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runners. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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