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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
Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
This was most effective in an early routine where John/Jean (beautifully played by Nora Brigid Monahan) ran in place onstage.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The company has also had frequent run-ins with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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The ascent of so many tech denizens into government roles signals a shift from how things were run in the Biden administration, and could have major implications for policy on areas like AI safety, crypto, taxes and regulation.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
This was most effective in an early routine where John/Jean (beautifully played by Nora Brigid Monahan) ran in place onstage.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
Noun
Last holiday season, the Sister Act star posted an Instagram video depicting her infamous run-in with a pair of dancing, talking cactuses that reiterated her every word.
—EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The company has also had frequent run-ins with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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For more recipes and health information, visit henryford.com/blog.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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As millions make preparations to travel for the holiday, knowledge of what conditions to expect while driving to visit friends and family also makes planning easier.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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John Erin Binns, who was arrested in Turkey for an indictment related to a 2021 breach of the telecom T-Mobile, was also indicted on charges related to the Snowflake customer breaches.Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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The ghost gun allegedly in his possession when he was arrested was matched to three shell casings recovered at the scene of the murder, the NYPD said.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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But Gaetz has maintained that the encounter never happened and has used another witness who disputes parts of the testimony as a means of discrediting the core finding.Emily Brooks, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
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As thrilling as Parker’s newest encounter will be, Earthlings will not get to follow its action live.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Gi-hun chases the recruiter off and seizes the business card from the victim.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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When the clock strikes midnight, grab one of these eight crackers and pop it to show your excitement for the start of 2025.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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With the star ready to explode into life — and threatening to engulf the Earth in the process — Joy grabs the briefcase and absorbs the seed into herself.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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After Charlie went away to college, Andrea came over to Jenny’s house every other night.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ralph Kirkpatrick, the renowned harpsichordist, came over to Bill’s to try it out.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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But momentum really picked up with Astro's Playroom, the bite-size 2020 3D platformer that was bundled with every PlayStation 5—again to show off the hardware features.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Two weeks after that hit in the alleyway, two Columbus police officers would pick up Sleaze on felony probation violations.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the chaos, Dr. Jackie takes an unfortunate fall, prompting Sweet Tea to step in and help her up.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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It was all supposed to be taken care of in the omnibus budget bill, until Trump and Musk stepped in and sunk the entire measure.Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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