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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
Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
For McGrady and Carter, ownership runs in the family now.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The company has also had frequent run-ins with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Following the street party, partygoers can run in the Ludington’s Resolution 5K at 11 a.m. Jan. 1 through downtown.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
For McGrady and Carter, ownership runs in the family now.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
Last holiday season, the Sister Act star posted an Instagram video depicting her infamous run-in with a pair of dancing, talking cactuses that reiterated her every word.
—EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The company has also had frequent run-ins with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Tyre, who was visiting ICON Park with his family on March 24, 2022, fell from the FreeFall drop tower attraction.Melissa Noel, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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The police have found a burner phone, a water bottle and protein bar that were reportedly bought at the nearby Starbucks the suspect visited, and a backpack that reportedly contained Monopoly money and a Tommy Hilfiger jacket.Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The police have already arrested the Defense Minister, the chief of the National Police, the head of the Metropolitan Police and the military counterintelligence commander for collaborating in the insurrection.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Authorities first arrested 72-year-old Sheikh on July 10 at Los Angeles International Airport and the following month he was indicted on immigration fraud charges.Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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The clip of the charming and unexpected encounter was posted by Fran Dias Rufino (@frandiasrufino) and has garnered more than 54.8 million views since it was shared on November 12.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Still, Christmas Vacation is worth watching alone for Randy Quaid's Cousin Eddie and Chevy Chase's fumbling encounter with a buxom department store salesperson.Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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In between lies what's known as the area of separation. Rebels, some of them receiving Israeli aid, had previously seized positions on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights at the onset of the country's civil war.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Authorities seized 20 pounds of fentanyl in a drug bust Tuesday in the Bronx, with 10 people suffering minor injuries during the operation, the Daily News has learned.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rather than going cold turkey on nightly dinner dates, try scaling back to just weekends, then using Thursday nights to grab drinks with your college pals.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some Broad Ripple Starbucks lovers woke up to a surprise Thursday morning while stopping to grab a cup of Joe.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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Strahan was credited with the record-breaking sack, collapsing to the turf in celebration with even Favre coming over to celebrate with him.Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Asked how many Cruise employees will come over to GM, Barra said those details still need to be worked out, but Jacobson indicated this pivot has been long considered.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Toronto also picked up right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin, a very effective guy against hitters on both sides of the plate despite a lower arm slot thanks to a plus splitter.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Buy frozen products last: To prevent them from melting, pick up frozen pomegranate seeds as your last item before checking out at the market.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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But if there is any kind of revolt from Johnson’s conservative detractors during the Jan. 3 Speaker vote, no Democrats will step in to save him, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned on Wednesday.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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