1
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
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The Bears have not sought permission to speak with Dave Toub, the Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator who had a distinguished run in Chicago in that position under Lovie Smith.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
These unwanted run-ins don’t devolve into crude gestures or rude exchanges.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Moody's had not yet released preliminary loss estimates Wednesday but losses are likely to run in the billions of dollars given the high value of homes and businesses in the area, stated Jasper Cooper, vice president-senior credit officer, for Moody's Ratings, a credit ratings agency.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The Bears have not sought permission to speak with Dave Toub, the Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator who had a distinguished run in Chicago in that position under Lovie Smith.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
Though the two might have an awkward run-in in the Love Island All-Stars Villa.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
These unwanted run-ins don’t devolve into crude gestures or rude exchanges.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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Both experts recommend considering the city’s many festivals when deciding when to visit.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Senators At least seven of the 52 Republican Senators have made the trip from their home states and D.C. offices to visit Mar-a-Lago.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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View a timeline of the quarter-century of legal twists in the case of Adnan Syed since he was arrested in the killing of Hae Min Lee, his ex-girlfriend.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Jan. 2025
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Michael Lewis, 55, was arrested and charged Sunday in Indianapolis following an investigation, Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced in a news release Monday.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2025
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From adrenaline-pumping ATV treks and exhilarating zip-lining adventures to up-close encounters at the baboon sanctuary, their tours showcase the best of Belize.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Just recently there has been news of a pair of satellites creating artificial solar eclipses to study the sun; scientists preparing to receive signals from spacecraft after a historic close encounter with the sun; and an intrepid mission to retrieve rocks from the surface of Mars.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Supreme Court should seize the first opportunity to overturn it.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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Officers spoke with him and seized his electronic devices.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Fans eager to play the game as Ice Spice can grab her Fortnite skins in the Item Shop.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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So grab your favorite streaming device, line up some snacks, and let the enchantment unfold.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then a voice from the cockpit came over the intercom, offering an update on the weather (cloudy and 54 degrees) and the remaining flight time (about 30 minutes).—
Benjamin Malapris,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Jackson dethroned Liddell with the finish, defended his title against Dan Henderson—who had just come over from Pride—but lost the title to Griffin via unanimous decision in his second title defense.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Professional baseball players and their families are always a phone call away from having to pick up and move to another city.—
Melissa Lockard,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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As the air travels, it’s squeezed through mountain passes and canyons, picking up speed and becoming hotter and drier along the way.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
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Standardization Of Virtual Reality Tours By 2025, virtual reality tours will be the standard first step in property investment decisions, saving time and resources in viewing properties.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The deduction was only saved from complete elimination when moderate Maine Sen. Susan Collins stepped in with a $10,000 cap.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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