Organised in haste? (3)

I believe the answer is:

ran

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'organised' is the definition.
(run can mean to organise or lead)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for ran that I've seen before include "Entered an election or managed" , "Directed - fled" , "Organised" , "Moved fast or managed" , "Operated; hurried" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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