run by vs take place

run by

verb
  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, by. 

  • To inform briefly of the main points of; to bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (especially in order to obtain their opinion of it). 

  • To briefly stop at a location for a particular purpose. 

take place

verb
  • To happen or to occur. 

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