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Common collocations with run in American Collocation

run verb

US /rʌn/

well

efficiently
properly
smoothly
successfully
well

Many thanks to all of the volunteers who helped make the competition run smoothly.

by a particular group

independently
privately
professionally

Most day nurseries are privately run.

by more than one person or group

jointly

The course is run jointly by The University of Stirling and The University of Dundee.

company or organization

business
clinic
club
company
school
shop

Until recently, she ran her own travel agency business.

course or class

class
course
seminar
session
workshop

We run workshops to help you improve your study skills.

event

competition
event

Let us know if you want help with running an event in your area.

project or scheme

campaign
programme
project
scheme
service

If your company runs this scheme, ask your human resources department for a form to fill in.