made the running

A form of make the running — To have a leading or influential position in a field or activity; to be more active than others.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of make the running
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APA

made the running. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/made%20the%20running

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“made the running.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/made%20the%20running. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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