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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
The company briefly offered rides to the public in 2023 before halting service amid probes into an incident in California where an autonomous Cruise car dragged a woman who had been struck by a hit-and-run driver.
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Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
His family still misses him every day but takes some solace in knowing his heart was used to save another person’s life and that the person allegedly responsible for the hit-and-run crash will be brought to justice.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Dec. 2024
Public safety and crime A hit-and-run crash left one dead, six injured and a vehicle overturned near Chinatown.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Detectives scouring the area recovered surveillance footage of the hit-and-run driver both on the moped and off, without the orange jacket.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
His family still misses him every day but takes some solace in knowing his heart was used to save another person’s life and that the person allegedly responsible for the hit-and-run crash will be brought to justice.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Dec. 2024
Public safety and crime A hit-and-run crash left one dead, six injured and a vehicle overturned near Chinatown.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Detectives scouring the area recovered surveillance footage of the hit-and-run driver both on the moped and off, without the orange jacket.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
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The facts: Shortness of breath, fatigue throughout the day, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat are all indications of a potential cardiovascular issue.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite the rapid decline of the once-mighty bundle, the traditional ESPN TV model is still a massive moneymaker for Disney.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Thank you to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for your actions and swift apprehension of the suspect.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, for example, UN Secretary-General António Guterres thanked Trump for his engagement with UN initiatives and wished him a swift recovery from COVID-19, even as the president had sought to rein in U.S. financial contributions to the UN.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The speedy deep-ball threat will look to make an impression in the Chiefs offense after an underwhelming campaign with the Arizona Cardinals in which Brown posted a career-low 41-yard average in 14 games.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees traded dependable left-handed starter Nestor Cortes and speedy minor-league second baseman Caleb Durbin to acquire the right-handed Williams, who has been among MLB’s elite bullpen arms for the past half-decade.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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This swift response is helpful for strokes or heart attacks where prompt action can significantly impact results.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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America needs a prompt, orderly transition of power that reflects our modern circumstances.Guy Ciarrocchi, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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