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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
Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
The next biggest spender since Sept. 1 — a group of nurses and educators — went all in on one race, putting up $2.7 million to support Michelle Chambers, a Democrat running in state Senate District 35 in Southern California against fellow Democrat Laura Richardson.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Elizabeth Wagmeister and Dan Heching, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The unexpected run-in involving what appeared to be a rat occurred last week on a Spirit Airlines flight traveling from Dallas to Los Angeles, per a clip shared by Dallas Texas TV of the incident.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The Dark Horses Pine Creek: Those who doubt Pine Creek is capable of a deep run in the playoffs need to watch the tape from the Eagles’ narrow 21-14 loss to Cherry Creek in Greenwood Village on Sept. 27.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
The next biggest spender since Sept. 1 — a group of nurses and educators — went all in on one race, putting up $2.7 million to support Michelle Chambers, a Democrat running in state Senate District 35 in Southern California against fellow Democrat Laura Richardson.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Despite numerous legal run-ins in the years since, the musician has continued with a successful career.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister and Dan Heching, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
The unexpected run-in involving what appeared to be a rat occurred last week on a Spirit Airlines flight traveling from Dallas to Los Angeles, per a clip shared by Dallas Texas TV of the incident.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
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To purchase tickets online and for more information visit the show website.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Stephen Colbert, who was disappointed that he was not crowned yet again, was soon visited by Krasinki, as all winners do every year since Paul Rudd.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ibarra was arrested on Friday, Feb. 23, and charged with several offenses including murder, kidnapping and assault, according to online court records previously cited by PEOPLE.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The deputy arrived at the home to arrest 41-year-old James Mitchell Kerr, who was driving a riding lawn mower and allegedly refused to get off the machine.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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As a result, migrant encounters decreased along the southwestern border by 55%, and deportations increased, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s latest data.Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Nowhere to be found, she was presumed dead for six long years – until a chance encounter at a birthday party resulted in an investigation and arrest.Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Six of the firearms seized at his home were legally registered to him.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Cuellar's main challenger, Republican Jay Furman, a Navy veteran, has seized upon the scandal, running his campaign with anti-corruption and security as central themes.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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At one point, the man allegedly told Combs to grab a white bird from a cage that the man had presumably brought with him.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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The addition will mean RTP will continue to have a place to grab barbecue after Lawrence Barbecue's owners decided to leave Boxyard RTP for downtown Cary.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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The defendant then had two other people come over who took items from the victim, including guns.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Joe asked Bobby and Tucker to come over and hold Josie until the MPs arrive.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Wardens and guards will continue assigning prison inmates to work in kitchens, clean prison yards or pick up trash beside highways.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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He’s also picked up a series of first downs with his legs, though just one over the past two weeks.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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But the Olympics in Italy a year later could be a reasonable goal, with some good fortune and another step in his development along the way.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Instead, states have stepped in to push wages up, with 34 states, territories and districts now having minimum wages, nearly all of those above $10.Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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