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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
Months after a hit-and-run crash in Fort Lauderdale left one person dead and three others injured, a South Florida woman has been arrested on more than a dozen charges.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Obviously, only digital horses were harnessed in the hit-and-run, but the surrounding mayhem and carriages are the production team’s purview.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 July 2025
The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run crash are concerned the misdemeanor hit and run charge filed against Fox Point Village Manager Scott Botcher in the incident may not accurately reflect the severity of what happened.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
In response, Ukraine devised a futuristic take on hit-and-run guerrilla operations.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Obviously, only digital horses were harnessed in the hit-and-run, but the surrounding mayhem and carriages are the production team’s purview.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 July 2025
The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run crash are concerned the misdemeanor hit and run charge filed against Fox Point Village Manager Scott Botcher in the incident may not accurately reflect the severity of what happened.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
In response, Ukraine devised a futuristic take on hit-and-run guerrilla operations.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
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This shortage has been linked to a rapid growth in the population.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Staying hydrated is crucial in hot weather, and adding a bit of salt to water can help prevent rapid fluid loss.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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For instance, researchers at the National Institutes of Health were critical in developing the mRNA vaccine technology that enabled the swift creation of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines that saved millions of lives at the height of the pandemic.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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But a Daniel Farke departure midway through the season and a swift return to the Championship by the end of it are also very much on the cards.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Also, likely aiding in the suspect's speedy apprehension, according to Bumgarner, were the FBI-style protocols soldiers are trained to follow, including quick evacuation, barricading if escape is not possible, and taking swift action to curb imminent danger.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The speedy identification of cases can affect whether a person is eligible for post-exposure treatments, too, which can limit the severity of the disease and sometimes prevent illness altogether.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Our agency protocol prioritizes swiftly engaging with both positive sentiment to cultivate brand advocates and negative feedback for prompt, effective reputation management.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for many causes of sharp eye pain, as some conditions can lead to vision loss without prompt intervention.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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