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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of run in
Sophie Tanno, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Deebo Samuel or Rams’ Cooper Kupp would be big mistake
Broncos ILB Alex Singleton running in recovery from ACL surgery, vows to be ready by training camp
Renck & File: GM Calvin Booth fails Nuggets by leaning on hope instead of getting Nikola Jokic help
No school can match DU’s 10 national titles.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
Jon Chapman, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
The title run-in comparison Liverpool Arsenal Strength of schedule
10.8
10.5
Home matches
7
7
Away matches
6
6
Games vs top six
3
4
Games vs bottom six
3
4
But that does not tell the whole story.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Verb
This background may have persuaded voters that Merz is a man who can do business; a desirable skill for anyone hoping to fix Europe’s largest economy, which contracted for a second year running in 2024.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Deebo Samuel or Rams’ Cooper Kupp would be big mistake
Broncos ILB Alex Singleton running in recovery from ACL surgery, vows to be ready by training camp
Renck & File: GM Calvin Booth fails Nuggets by leaning on hope instead of getting Nikola Jokic help
No school can match DU’s 10 national titles.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
Divers, like Tim Lehman, have become more aware of sharks’ presence in recent years with frequent run-ins.
—Jon Chapman, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
The title run-in comparison Liverpool Arsenal Strength of schedule
10.8
10.5
Home matches
7
7
Away matches
6
6
Games vs top six
3
4
Games vs bottom six
3
4
But that does not tell the whole story.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Most recently, the TV personality visited Marrakech with her 2-year-old and longtime husband, Maximillion Cooper.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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And even with fewer cars in the city, more people visited Manhattan’s business districts in the toll zone in January.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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What To Know Jack Lasota, 34, was arrested on Sunday along with Michelle Zajko, 33.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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In exchange for Hamas releasing three more Israeli hostages, Israel freed another 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, most of whom were arrested in the Gaza Strip after the terror attack on Oct. 7, 2023.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What to Expect This promises to be an entertaining encounter between two teams playing without pressure.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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With that encounter, Universal Language transitions into its final homage: to Kiarostami’s 1990 masterpiece, Close-Up.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In a lightning three-week offensive, the M23 took control of eastern Congo's main city Goma and seized the second largest city, Bukavu.—
JANVIER BARHAHIGA AND MONIKA PRONCZUK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Serving this warrant with a copy of the Affidavit, and making the search and if the person or property to be found there, to seize the person or the property and hold for safekeeping until further order of this court.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Then, almost missing the cue, Belushi stepped forward and grabbed the mic stand.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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Brendan Coyle made five 3-pointers and grabbed six rebounds.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Smith’s stepfather, eager and handy despite his 80 years, was coming over later that day to install a security camera.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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There haven't been a ton of AI-specific applications in existing categories like this before, but expect to see more coming over the next couple of years.—
Samuel Axon,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cinema Guild has picked up North American distribution rights to Fire Of Wind, the latest feature from Portuguese filmmaker Marta Mateus.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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Jack Ferguson, who finished third at individual state, edged Vince 13-10 but failed to pick up any bonus points.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Forensic Institute has identified the bodies of the four hostages Hamas released to the Red Cross on Thursday, marking another step in the first phase of the cease-fire between the terrorist group and Israel.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The report marks the latest step in cooperation between the countries.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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