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run over

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verb (2)

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)
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After running over Tennessee in their opener, the Jets managed just 49 rushing yards against Green Bay and blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 The person with the gun then pointed it at the vehicle's owner and her friend, and both robbers got in the vehicle and drove away, running over the friend's arm, the report says. — arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026 An investigation revealed the man was run over as a driver was attempting to kill two people, according to a warrant. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026 Only the kids ran over that dirty mark when the sun was setting and the pool was closing for the night. — Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run (over)
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  • Navigate the biodiverse backwaters of Choctawhatchee Bay or visit Destin, the perfect beach town for kiteboarding and snorkeling.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Southern Living recommends classing it up a bit while visiting Blowing Rock, however.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
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  • To circumvent these challenges, aerospace engineers and scientists plan to practice In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), the use of materials already found on the planet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Evangelism isn’t practiced by Quakers who follow silent worship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
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  • Dave Alston rushed for 126 yards and scored on a 1-yard run in the third quarter.
    — Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • For the second straight day, the Sox scored multiple runs in the first inning.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Ryan, who came over to the Tigers in the deal that sent lefty ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, hasn't pitched in the majors since 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
    — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Speaking of dominating running backs, Kenneth Walker III, who came over from the Seahawks after winning Super Bowl MVP, looked like the best offseason addition.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
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  • Kam Moore stepped in at linebacker for Robert Stephens III, who went down with a lower leg injury in the first half.
    — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Kings are also counting on young forwards Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere, both 24, to take the next step in their development.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • His best friend’s wife recently called him asking for a loan.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • To that end, the Senate group that oversees the CFTC is called the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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