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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
McConchie survived a hit-and-run accident in 2007 and uses a wheelchair.
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Police in Escondido are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a 32-year-old man dead Saturday night.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Six years ago, Ari Nesher, the teenage son of Israeli director Avi Nesher, was killed in a hit-and-run accident, while riding an electric bicycle.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
The incident took place at about 6 p.m. Saturday in DeKalb County, Georgia, when there was a hit-and-run on Interstate 20 Eastbound near Panola Road.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Police in Escondido are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a 32-year-old man dead Saturday night.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Six years ago, Ari Nesher, the teenage son of Israeli director Avi Nesher, was killed in a hit-and-run accident, while riding an electric bicycle.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
The incident took place at about 6 p.m. Saturday in DeKalb County, Georgia, when there was a hit-and-run on Interstate 20 Eastbound near Panola Road.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
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Launching the food tours While in college, Saba witnessed Nashville's rapid growth.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 Feb. 2025
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After World War II, economic growth and GI benefits fueled another rapid building boom.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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So is the country's push for swift justice Trump's rhetoric, which appears to change tack on Putin's ostracism by the U.S., was welcomed by some in Russia.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Redemption was swift and sublime for Bart Verbruggen against Chelsea.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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While the internals aren't dazzling, the 14th-generation Intel i5 processor is more than speedy enough to tackle standard productivity tasks, Web browsing and media streaming.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Even before Trump’s tariffs, the online mega store had been exploring options for speedy delivery, including expanding its marketplace to U.S.-based sellers.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
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Some economists have cautioned that the sudden demand for prompt engineers could be a flash in the pan, while other technologists have predicted that prompt engineering could soon evolve from a job title to a skill that is expected — or required — of desk workers.—
Morgan Smith,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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That prompt recognition is key to getting the right treatment for this medical emergency.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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