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as in to invade
to enter for conquest or plunder
waves of barbarians overran the Roman Empire during its long decline
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Recent Examples of overrun
Andrea Kane, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
As Iraqi troops and militias bolstered positions along the 370-mile border with Syria that a decade ago was overrun by the Islamic State militant group (ISIS), the Iraqi government spokesperson emphasized that Baghdad would not tolerate any cross-border threats.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
But that factor, so present for so long in world history, disappeared first with Czar’s troops overrunning the steppes of Central Asia in the late 1700s.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Driving the news: Armed rebel groups opened a surprise offensive on Aleppo on Wednesday and quickly overran the Syrian army, pro-Iranian militias and some Russian forces in the area.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 29 Nov. 2024
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Keep those dust bunnies from multiplying Vacuum regularly with a HEPA filter and use a wet mop to keep dust bunnies from overrunning your living space.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
As Iraqi troops and militias bolstered positions along the 370-mile border with Syria that a decade ago was overrun by the Islamic State militant group (ISIS), the Iraqi government spokesperson emphasized that Baghdad would not tolerate any cross-border threats.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
But that factor, so present for so long in world history, disappeared first with Czar’s troops overrunning the steppes of Central Asia in the late 1700s.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Driving the news: Armed rebel groups opened a surprise offensive on Aleppo on Wednesday and quickly overran the Syrian army, pro-Iranian militias and some Russian forces in the area.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrun
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Israel evacuated northern communities to create a security buffer instead of invading Lebanon to directly counter Hezbollah’s missile attacks, effectively allowing Hezbollah to continue its strikes.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Putin invaded the country back in February 2022 and has subsequently been hit with tough sanctions from the U.S. and other Western allies who support Ukraine.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement In this little town surrounded by agriculture fields and solar farms, summer temperatures exceed 110 degrees, and many homes have lawns of dirt instead of grass.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Just don’t exceed 1,000 micrograms of total daily folate, the NIH says, as high doses can hide or exacerbate B12 deficiency and potentially increase risks of colorectal cancer.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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John Hancock Tower Boston’s John Hancock Tower was plagued by controversy from the very beginning.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2024
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It also was plagued with buffering and other video issues due to the number of people trying to watch.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Not to mention, the taller height provides more protection for our calves on narrow or overgrown trails.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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The nonprofit overseeing the project, Heart’s Place Services, purchased vacant overgrown lots in the 1300 block of Holbrook Street from the city, which will contribute residents’ closing costs.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
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Last Christmas, my Southern Living friends and co-workers decided to raid the magazine archives to plan the menu for our annual party.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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On May 2, police officers raided and cleared the encampment, arresting more than 200 protesters.Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Conner surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark this season with a 40-yard run earlier in the matchup.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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In at least a dozen other instances, the filings suggest donors surpassed the limit by a few hundred dollars each during the June 2022 primary election.Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Citrus greening, a bacteriological infection that ultimately kills infected trees, has infested 80% of the trees according to a 2019 survey by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences.Steve Wilson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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The government either infested the skies with drones to take the public’s focus away from the orbs (which are being spotted much more rarely than the drones) or to use the drones for surveillance of the orbs.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Our tasters agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Set over the lagoon, in a charming, coastal-chic, home-like setting hidden among the island’s verdant vegetation, the spa is a welcome respite with a warm ambiance and airy, contemporary decor.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Overrun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrun. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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