Political experts see Governor Crist's decision to run as an independent as the latest example of a growing trend in U.S.politics.

VOA: standard.2010.05.04

"They have been on a magical run and,as I said last night, they took me for a fantastic ride."

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

Michael Jackson's 50-night run at London's O2 arena was to have set a new course for the entertainer.

VOA: standard.2009.06.26

She gets help from Catholic priests and nuns who run a charity in Mexico and Arizona.

VOA: standard.2010.06.07

Dr.Damiano has partnered with scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital to develop a computer program designed to run a system they call an artificial endocrine pancreas.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

Company engineers admit the lead acid battery wasn't technically advanced enough to run a car.

VOA: standard.2010.07.30

In the ninth inning, Tampa Bay batter Gabe Kapler sent a ball heading for the stands in left-centerfield, threatening a home run and spoiling Buerhle's perfect game.

VOA: standard.2009.07.24

Less than two years later, Crist has left the Republican Party to run as an independent candidate in the race for a U.S.Senate seat in Florida, after realizing it was going to be impossible for him to win the Republican primary.

VOA: standard.2010.05.04

A "run on the bank" usually happens when people believe there is danger a bank may fail or close.

VOA: special.2009.04.26

"The trouble in the street was caused by a man who had almost been run over by a horse and carriage.

VOA: special.2009.12.26

They said the government acted because of fears that the crisis would cause a run on the banks.

VOA: special.2009.04.26

She reached the blanket just in time to see the weasel run off with a tiny rain baby hanging from its mouth.

VOA: special.2009.02.28

But someone who hit a home run or hit it out of the park did something extremely well.

VOA: special.2009.04.12

For weeks during the playing season, Tom hit a home run in every game the team played.

VOA: special.2009.10.25