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run-in

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noun

as in encounter
a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Verb
Moody's had not yet released preliminary loss estimates Wednesday but losses are likely to run in the billions of dollars given the high value of homes and businesses in the area, stated Jasper Cooper, vice president-senior credit officer, for Moody's Ratings, a credit ratings agency. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 The Bears have not sought permission to speak with Dave Toub, the Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator who had a distinguished run in Chicago in that position under Lovie Smith. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
There are nasty comments on the group’s Facebook page, confrontations at events and run-ins with hunters. Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024 The Grinch was out on parole from his previous run-in with the Pearl Police Department in December 2020. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for run in 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
  • Both Danish and Greenlandic governments have expressed strong opposition to any suggestion of a sale of the island to the U.S. Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., visited Greenland's capital Nuuk on Tuesday.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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    Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Michael Lewis, 55, was arrested and charged Sunday in Indianapolis following an investigation, Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced in a news release Monday.
    Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
  • View a timeline of the quarter-century of legal twists in the case of Adnan Syed since he was arrested in the killing of Hae Min Lee, his ex-girlfriend.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • From adrenaline-pumping ATV treks and exhilarating zip-lining adventures to up-close encounters at the baboon sanctuary, their tours showcase the best of Belize.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • On a segment of the morning show which aired on Wednesday, January 8, Shelton shared a memorable and surprising encounter with the TV host ahead of her retirement on Friday, January 10.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Supreme Court should seize the first opportunity to overturn it.
    Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Officers spoke with him and seized his electronic devices.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Zar rushed to a drawer and grabbed from it passports, as well as insurance and banking documents.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Then a voice from the cockpit came over the intercom, offering an update on the weather (cloudy and 54 degrees) and the remaining flight time (about 30 minutes).
    Benjamin Malapris, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Jackson dethroned Liddell with the finish, defended his title against Dan Henderson—who had just come over from Pride—but lost the title to Griffin via unanimous decision in his second title defense.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • As the air travels, it’s squeezed through mountain passes and canyons, picking up speed and becoming hotter and drier along the way.
    Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Creating more social opportunities through new hobbies — or picking up an old hobby —can really make a difference.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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  • Standardization Of Virtual Reality Tours By 2025, virtual reality tours will be the standard first step in property investment decisions, saving time and resources in viewing properties.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The deduction was only saved from complete elimination when moderate Maine Sen. Susan Collins stepped in with a $10,000 cap.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025

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