as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I could run over right now if that's good for you
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as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled
let's run over this dance number one more time
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Recent Examples of run (over)
Kc Baker, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Giolito has allowed two runs over his last 14 innings, both victories.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Wacha finished with two runs over six innings, allowing five hits, no walks and recording three strikeouts.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
White Sox starter Aaron Civale (2-4), who had allowed one run over 11 innings in his previous two starts, retired the first nine batters in order, four by strikeout.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
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Detectives obtained surveillance video showing Dawkins’ truck allegedly running over Cain in her yard, the probable cause statement says.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Giolito has allowed two runs over his last 14 innings, both victories.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Wacha finished with two runs over six innings, allowing five hits, no walks and recording three strikeouts.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
White Sox starter Aaron Civale (2-4), who had allowed one run over 11 innings in his previous two starts, retired the first nine batters in order, four by strikeout.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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