How to Use run-in in a Sentence
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This isn't the Aces first run-in with the league over the last few years.
— CBS News, 18 May 2024 -
That’s the extent of his run-ins with the long arm of U.S. law.
— Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023 -
Hart has had a number of run-ins with the law since 2020.
— Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024 -
But that wasn’t Billingsley’s first run-in with the law.
— Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2023 -
This latest run-in with the law is the fourth time in the past 17 months for Randle.
— Drew Davison, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 -
The concept might have remained just an idea if not for a run-in with the law.
— Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 -
Schmidt-Crockett has had numerous run-ins with the law in the past.
— The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2023 -
Read about Chance the Rapper’s sweet run-in with Short below.
— Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2023 -
After his run-ins with the city, Gheen decided to sell the house and maybe buy a bar with the proceeds.
— Jim Weiker, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2023 -
The dog bounced back quickly from his cactus run-in and, on March 19, got the all-clear to start searching for a home.
— Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2023 -
The arrest is part of a string of run-ins Kelley has had with law enforcement over the years.
— Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024 -
There had been some run-ins that some lawmakers brought charges against you.
— Nbc Universal, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2023 -
Two boats taking part in the The Ocean Race had run-ins with killer whales on Thursday, the race reported.
— Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 24 June 2023 -
Betts himself was no stranger to run-ins with the law, and his volatility led to him leaving the band for good in 2000.
— Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Apr. 2024 -
Mars’ run-in with Neptune stirs up frustrations on the job.
— USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024 -
Following his divorce, Schroder had some run-ins with the law.
— Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 -
Scantlin has had numerous other run-ins with the law over the years.
— Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Aug. 2024 -
But the young Simpson also had several run-ins with the law.
— Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024 -
The arrest wasn’t Sardina’s first run-in with the law, police sources said.
— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 27 July 2024 -
That brief run-in with the paranormal hasn’t changed the Charleston native’s view on USC one bit.
— Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023 -
Nelly’s got a little bit of a dilemma on his hands: a run-in with St. Louis police.
— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024 -
City has a game in hand but the tougher run-in, with three away matches in its remaining four fixtures.
— Steve Douglas, ajc, 7 May 2023 -
That’s in stark contrast to my run-ins with the American flag over the course of the trip thus far, which have left me more conflicted.
— Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 -
That means multiple run-ins with the chainsaw guy, rather than a one-time grand finale scare.
— Erin Alberty, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024 -
Her fortunes soon changed after a fateful run-in with the Wayans brothers at her day job.
— Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 29 Feb. 2024 -
However, this is not Musk’s first run-in with the labor agency.
— Samantha Delouya, CNN, 13 Oct. 2023 -
This isn’t the company’s first run-in with customers about its practices.
— Chris Morris, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024 -
But after missing a practice and having a run-in with coach Floyd Burdette, he was kicked off the team.
— Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2023 -
Olivia Rodrigo is opening up her first-ever run-in with the law.
— EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024 -
Criminal history Lapinski had several run-ins with the law prior to the phone call that brought officers to his house last month.
— Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
- I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package.
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The Gators got off to a good start with two runs in the first.
— Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2024 -
Kenyan Drake scored for Ravens on a 4-yard run in the first half.
— Mitch Stacy, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Jan. 2023 -
Of the four seen running in the ad, the 21-year-old De La Cruz is the youngest.
— Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 8 July 2023 -
Can the Utes find a way to show more firmly against the run in the weeks ahead?
— Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Oct. 2022 -
This could take the form of short videos that run in the ad spot before, say, a YouTube video.
— Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2024 -
The Astros scored two runs in the third inning and one run in the fourth inning.
— Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 27 Aug. 2023 -
The decrease is attributed to a change in the mix of plants running in 2024.
— Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 -
Friday the 13th will see the film begin its run in 90 countries.
— Vulture, 12 Oct. 2023 -
Wright State reeled off a run in the closing minutes to win at the Yum Center.
— Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2022 -
Azle was able to score three runs in the sixth inning, but only one was earned.
— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2024 -
On the mound The Rays recaptured the lead with one run in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings.
— Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2023 -
The Guardians blew the game open with five runs in the fifth, highlighted by Kwan’s two-run double.
— Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024 -
Alexander has been rocked for nine hits and eight runs in just 2 1/3 innings.
— Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024 -
Archer had a 6-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to force the running clock.
— Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2023 -
The chain racing around the bar will eventually create a small burr on the edge of the groove that the chain runs in.
— Joe Truini, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023 -
The Padres got a run in the ninth on Trent Grisham’s solo homer, then brought the tying run to the plate with two out.
— Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2023 -
Wheeler let up one run in the first inning on a wild pitch.
— Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2023 -
Maverek Russell drove in both runs in the fourth inning with a two-run home run.
— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2023 -
Julia Ramirez has also filed paperwork with the city and state to run in the 12th Ward.
— Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2022 -
The two teams traded blows until the Gamecocks went on a 6-0 run in a little over a minute.
— Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2023 -
Buehler then coughed up three runs in the second, an inning that Jake Bauers opened with a home run to right field.
— Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024 -
Burley threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the win and ran in another score.
— Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2023 -
But those policies are the reason Zephyr decided to run in the first place.
— Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2022 -
Members of the council will not be allowed to run in the next elections.
— Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024 -
Granada scored eight runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to turn a 2-1 lead into a rout.
— Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024 -
The Brewers had just put up seven runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 9-4 lead, so runs were needed.
— Scott Thompson, Fox News, 27 Aug. 2023 -
There wasn’t a single play run in the third quarter on the Bengals’ defensive side of the field.
— Michael Niziolek, cleveland, 18 Dec. 2022 -
Wellington is poised to make a deep run in the playoffs once again with a veteran squad led by small forward/wing Tor-el Robinson and shooting guard Dakota Izard.
— Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024 -
Of the four incumbents running in Gilroy this year — Blankley and three city councilmembers — only one councilmember, Zach Hilton, held on to his seat, according to current results.
— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2024
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