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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
Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
This did not seem particularly odd at the moment; the hounds were trailing at a dead run in every possible direction.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Jon Chapman, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
The title run-in comparison Liverpool Arsenal Strength of schedule
10.8
10.5
Home matches
7
7
Away matches
6
6
Games vs top six
3
4
Games vs bottom six
3
4
But that does not tell the whole story.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Johnson also put his fingerprints all over quarterback Jared Goff’s career rebound, unlocking a three-year run in which Goff threw for 13,642 yards and 96 touchdowns with a 102.7 rating.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
This did not seem particularly odd at the moment; the hounds were trailing at a dead run in every possible direction.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
Divers, like Tim Lehman, have become more aware of sharks’ presence in recent years with frequent run-ins.
—Jon Chapman, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
The title run-in comparison Liverpool Arsenal Strength of schedule
10.8
10.5
Home matches
7
7
Away matches
6
6
Games vs top six
3
4
Games vs bottom six
3
4
But that does not tell the whole story.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Defendant Michael Jones allegedly visited the country estate both before the toilet was on display and after the exhibit was installed, prosecutor Julian Christopher said in his opening statement.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Access All Areas Tour will visit the U.K. and Europe in March, before heading across the pond for 27 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The sheriff said his priority would be working with ICE to arrest members of gangs, such as Tren de Aragua, or TDA, which is based in Venezuela and Bradshaw said has a presence in Miami.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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In return for the temporary dismissal of his indictment for bribery and fraud, Adams’ promised to assist the Trump administration in arresting migrants in New York City.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Then, after Wright had a chance encounter with an ex-council member who connected her to a freelance journalist, a Sunday Times article ran in April 1999 that made the potential link between the steel plant waste and limb deformities public, per The Independent.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ray’s manager, who was present, did not intervene in the encounter.—
Katie Langford,
The Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a lightning three-week offensive, the M23 took control of eastern Congo's main city Goma and seized the second largest city, Bukavu.—
JANVIER BARHAHIGA AND MONIKA PRONCZUK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Late last year, a U.K. court ruled that police can seize more than 2.6 million pounds ($3.3 million) to cover years of unpaid taxes from the pair and freeze some of their accounts.—
STEPHEN McGRATH,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Lozano exited the match in the 28th minute after appearing to grab his left hamstring.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Tari Eason scored 14 points and Dillon Brooks added 12. Sabonis’ injury Sabonis grabbed his left hamstring while running the floor just over a minute into the game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Smith’s stepfather, eager and handy despite his 80 years, was coming over later that day to install a security camera.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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There haven't been a ton of AI-specific applications in existing categories like this before, but expect to see more coming over the next couple of years.—
Samuel Axon,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Norway international has missed City’s last two games after picking up a knee problem in the win over Newcastle United earlier this month.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Owens said that the dog was picked up by animal control as a stray, and then he was adopted a couple of months later.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Forensic Institute has identified the bodies of the four hostages Hamas released to the Red Cross on Thursday, marking another step in the first phase of the cease-fire between the terrorist group and Israel.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The report marks the latest step in cooperation between the countries.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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