as in to move
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
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Recent Examples of run along
Behind a privacy fence made with artificial-brick panels, a drainage ditch runs along one side of the property.
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Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
The theft occurred, likely over the last few weeks, on the stretch of the installation that runs along Seventh Street between Wood and Willow streets, according to Ronnie Stewart, Bay Area Blues Society founder and executive director, who spearheaded this project.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
One of their most striking features is a long, red dorsal fin that runs along their entire body, giving them an almost mythical appearance.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The Boulder Canyon Trail, a 2.6 mile trail that runs along Boulder Creek and Boulder Canyon Drive, was also temporarily closed, according to Boulder County Parks and Open Space.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
The theft occurred, likely over the last few weeks, on the stretch of the installation that runs along Seventh Street between Wood and Willow streets, according to Ronnie Stewart, Bay Area Blues Society founder and executive director, who spearheaded this project.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
One of their most striking features is a long, red dorsal fin that runs along their entire body, giving them an almost mythical appearance.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The Boulder Canyon Trail, a 2.6 mile trail that runs along Boulder Creek and Boulder Canyon Drive, was also temporarily closed, according to Boulder County Parks and Open Space.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
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Re-signing two of their own free agents, defensive tackle Kevin Givens and running back Patrick Taylor Jr., to one-year deals didn’t move the enthusiasm needle much, either.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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This requires a fundamental redefinition of the sales process, moving away from a purely transactional model toward a more engaging, collaborative and impactful approach.—
Drew Gurley,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The suspect allegedly drove a black Nissan at a high rate of speed while exiting the highway before losing control of the vehicle and hitting a tree.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Instead of redoubling decarbonization efforts, the U.S. and the European Union are rolling back climate laws, Canada is axing the consumer carbon tax, China and India are continuing to build coal plants, and corporations are exiting net zero climate commitments.—
Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Marine Force one then departed for Joint Base Andrews.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Piers Morgan presided over a stormy encounter on his chat show, before one guest departed abruptly.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Watkins made some bad decisions in traffic, and the Bruins were able to get away with some contact in the paint.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Humans generate memories during their very first months of life, but where do those memories go?—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Foscolo went 3-for-4 with 2 runs and an RBI for Hagerty (14-2), while Stephen Chucka had a triple, double and RBI and Brandon Levy and Nathaniel Rhodes each added doubles and an RBI.—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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Burr was audibly and visibly upset by the unannounced family reunion, lambasting his longtime friend Mandel, and almost walking out of the interview in protest.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
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In the wake of the new directive to primarily work in person, unions have filed challenges with the Public Employment Relations Board and workers at the Education Department have walked out on the job.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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Here come the Royals When the A’s pulled out, Kansas City moved quickly to retain its major-league status.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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Gaga has typically been the lead on their duets, but here, Bennett pulls out his best vocal performance on the album.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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What’s scarier: Since getting off to that 11-goal, 22-point start in his first 20 games, Boldy has 10 goals and 33 points in his last 47.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The comments by Shim and Patel, who were speaking to CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick on a panel in Singapore, come as renewable energy projects often take many years to get off the ground.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Run along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20along. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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