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we ran vs we executed

Both 'we ran' and 'we executed' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'We ran' is commonly used in informal situations to mean moving quickly on foot or operating a machine, while 'we executed' is more formal and often used in professional or technical contexts to mean carrying out a plan or task.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1143 views

we ran

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to indicate moving quickly on foot or operating a machine.

This phrase is used to describe physical movement at a fast pace or the operation of a machine. It is informal and commonly used in everyday language.

Examples:

  • We ran to catch the bus.
  • The machine ran smoothly after the repair.
  • She ran to the store to buy some milk.
  • And we ran it up a surface.
  • Chuck, we ran every test possible, and...
  • Seemed a little off, so we ran him.
  • Sir, we ran the plates on that Humvee...
  • I haven't heard anything since we ran away...
  • We... we ran away from you.
  • Chuck, we ran every test possible, and...
  • Robin, we ran some tests last week.
  • When we heard someone in the flat, we ran.
  • And we were concerned, so we ran some blood tests.
  • Then when C.J. came back, we ran.
  • Have them compared to the one we ran on Stephanie Banks.
  • You gave up this right when we ran you out of town.
  • Mr. Ruxin, we ran a complete physical.
  • When we ran away, we stayed in the same motel room.
  • So we ran off to a sushi bar.
  • Using the oxytocin inhaler, we ran more studies.
  • Two years ago, we ran a conference on this subject in Brussels.
  • Yes, but we ran into trouble with your Mafia.
  • Before the war... we ran guns to the rebels.

Alternatives:

  • we hurried
  • we sprinted
  • we dashed
  • we jogged
  • we sped

we executed

This phrase is correct and more formal, often used in professional or technical contexts to indicate carrying out a plan or task.

This phrase is used in formal or professional settings to describe the completion or implementation of a plan, task, or command. It is more formal than 'we ran.'

Examples:

  • We executed the project according to the client's specifications.
  • The team executed the strategy flawlessly.
  • The software executed the command successfully.
  • That was on the telly, that we executed Captain Harley?
  • We executed him for the first time in two thousand eight.
  • We executed a search warrant of suspect al-hakim's apartment this evening and photographed a number of arabic writings.
  • We executed a search warrant on the flat shortly after you left and seized all the paraphernalia you've just seen.
  • We executed a search warrant on the defendant's boat in the Marina.
  • What if we executed someone live on TV?
  • While you were at the gallery, we executed a search warrant on your hotel room.
  • Remaining in formation, we executed a low-apogee turn around Titan and began a Z+25 degree climb in preparation for a Yeager Loop.
  • So I coordinated with Interpol, got a lock on his location, we executed a raid.
  • What if we executed someone live on TV?
  • We executed warrants in LA and Vegas.
  • We executed him for the first time in 2008.
  • We executed them on the spot, including John's son.
  • We executed a warrant on Weyland's apartment and found this.
  • If that's true, we just executed an innocent man.
  • We've executed those who helped a fugitive in the past.
  • It started out as dreams of the Cylon that we had executed.
  • We've executed a police order to temporarily shut down the park.
  • We believe Tsukamoto was executed by an assassin...
  • [Boyd] Gentlemen, if we'd executed our plan properly, Mr. Doyle wouldn't have to be here.

Alternatives:

  • we carried out
  • we implemented
  • we performed
  • we accomplished
  • we fulfilled

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