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Is Would of run or would have correct grammar?

The correct grammar is "would have".

"Would of" is an incorrect contraction of "would have".

Here's why:

* "Of" is a preposition, and it doesn't work in this context.

* "Have" is the auxiliary verb that helps form the perfect tense.

Example:

* Correct: "I would have gone to the party, but I was sick."

* Incorrect: "I would of gone to the party, but I was sick."

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