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as in to invade
to enter for conquest or plunder
waves of barbarians overran the Roman Empire during its long decline
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Recent Examples of overrun
Christopher Maag, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
In 2016, then-vice presidential candidate Mike Pence’s plane overran a runway at LaGuardia and was ultimately stopped by EMAS.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The jet overran the runway and hit a barrier, triggering a fiery explosion.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
In protest, Iranian Islamist radicals overran the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and took 52 Americans captive.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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Fearful that their home near Scotchtown, N.Y., would be overrun by news crews or treasure hunters, the couple declined to be named or interviewed for this article.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
In 2016, then-vice presidential candidate Mike Pence’s plane overran a runway at LaGuardia and was ultimately stopped by EMAS.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The jet overran the runway and hit a barrier, triggering a fiery explosion.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
In protest, Iranian Islamist radicals overran the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and took 52 Americans captive.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. deployed an additional 20,000 troops to Eastern Europe to firm up NATO's eastern flank (there are now approximately 100,000 U.S. forces in Europe).Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The governor of Puerto Rico pleaded for President-elect Trump to intervene after Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro threatened to invade the U.S. island territory.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Projects must be feature dramas or animations intended for commercial theatrical exhibition in Hong Kong, with a runtime of at least 80 minutes and a production budget not exceeding $7.7 million.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Those losses would far exceed the $12.5 billion in insured damages from the 2018 Camp Fire, which until now was the costliest blaze in the country’s history, according to data from Aon.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls were plagued by injuries, mainly to Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine, and never finished better than sixth in the Eastern Conference with DeRozan in tow.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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The devastating wildfires that have left 10 dead and more than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed are still plaguing Los Angeles-area residents.Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Not to mention, the taller height provides more protection for our calves on narrow or overgrown trails.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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The nonprofit overseeing the project, Heart’s Place Services, purchased vacant overgrown lots in the 1300 block of Holbrook Street from the city, which will contribute residents’ closing costs.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article On Oct. 1, 2020, federal agents raided the home of an Adams County man.Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
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This small insectivorous bird disappeared as rats raided its nests.Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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With SpaceX’s continued pace, more launches from United Launch Alliance and the debut of Blue Origin’s New Glenn, the Space Coast could surpass 100 in 2025.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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The fire had burned 10,600 acres by Wednesday afternoon, with winds reaching, and even surpassing 80 mph, per the Angeles National Forest.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Looking down on his realm — a city infested by corruption scandals multiplying like mold spores — Carollo embraced the applause.Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Growing up in a house with alcoholism and rage, infested with rats everywhere.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
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And while the verdant riverside location may seem a little remote, the hotel’s vintage riverboat will get you from A to B faster than trying to navigate Bangkok’s endless traffic jams.Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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A touch of vanilla adds subtle sweetness, resulting in a dewy and verdant fragrance for welcoming eventual warmer days.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Overrun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrun. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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