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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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2
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
Sophie Tanno, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Deebo Samuel or Rams’ Cooper Kupp would be big mistake
Broncos ILB Alex Singleton running in recovery from ACL surgery, vows to be ready by training camp
Renck & File: GM Calvin Booth fails Nuggets by leaning on hope instead of getting Nikola Jokic help
No school can match DU’s 10 national titles.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Separately, the organization saw a handful of players have run-ins with law enforcement, including wide receiver Rashee Rice.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
This background may have persuaded voters that Merz is a man who can do business; a desirable skill for anyone hoping to fix Europe’s largest economy, which contracted for a second year running in 2024.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Deebo Samuel or Rams’ Cooper Kupp would be big mistake
Broncos ILB Alex Singleton running in recovery from ACL surgery, vows to be ready by training camp
Renck & File: GM Calvin Booth fails Nuggets by leaning on hope instead of getting Nikola Jokic help
No school can match DU’s 10 national titles.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
The move prevented a potentially awkward run-in with Taylor Swift, whose 2009 run-in with the rapper at the MTV VMAs altered the trajectory of her career.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Separately, the organization saw a handful of players have run-ins with law enforcement, including wide receiver Rashee Rice.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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For more information, visit the website, RamonaTownHall.org.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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For complete box office visit the League’s website.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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In exchange for Hamas releasing three more Israeli hostages, Israel freed another 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, most of whom were arrested in the Gaza Strip after the terror attack on Oct. 7, 2023.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Jack Lasota, 34, was arrested Sunday along with Michelle Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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What to Expect This promises to be an entertaining encounter between two teams playing without pressure.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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With that encounter, Universal Language transitions into its final homage: to Kiarostami’s 1990 masterpiece, Close-Up.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit seized 148 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, according to a statement the sheriff's office posted to Facebook.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Panama has rejected his demand that the United States seize the Panama Canal.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Then, almost missing the cue, Belushi stepped forward and grabbed the mic stand.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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The second woman, the grandmother of the 5-year-old girl and mother of the 22-year-old victim, tried to intervene when Phillips grabbed and pushed her, authorities said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Along with another man who came over, the woman held Calvin's head still until emergency vehicles arrived.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
12 Feb. 2025
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The Japanese were radioing ahead to the mainland when our planes would come over headed there.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
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Tennessee picked up a massive statement win over UConn, but was 4-5 (without a Quad 1 win) since the start of January before beating UConn.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Those interested in the service can stop in at Senior Service to pick up a tax information packet and schedule an appointment during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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That’s where Lisa would step in and rephrase sentences to ensure Gaitok’s words were grammatically correct.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Last month, Singapore announced the formation of its Electoral Boundaries Review Committee, a key step in the lead-up to a general election in the city-state.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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