run across
verb
ran across; run across; running across; runs across
: to meet with or discover by chance
Examples of run across in a Sentence
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Foley’s sports empire is a bit smaller, but like Kroenke, his win streak runs across multiple properties.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
At 75 years old, Earle still carries the belief that first sent him running across the country decades ago.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Time, 2 June 2026
Launching Monday, the campaign will run across Anua’s digital and social platforms as part of a multiyear agreement encompassing future global campaigns and product launches.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
On Monday, the torch began running across the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County, with local law enforcement departments continuing to relay the Flame of Hope throughout the week in both regions.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The genuine returns from agentic AI sit in deeper process automation, where multi-step workflows run across systems with minimal human intervention.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Only two balls left the infield as a combination of singles, walks, hit batters and fielder’s choices put six runs across.
—Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
Surveillance video captured at a nearby 7-Eleven and posted online by community activist Najee Ali shows Henderson running across Hollywood Boulevard, while the dog bites at his ankles.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Lindsey dodged the vehicle and ran across the parking lot from Milligan, who followed him and ran over Lyndsey at a high speed.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
At 75 years old, Earle still carries the belief that first sent him running across the country decades ago.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Time, 2 June 2026
Launching Monday, the campaign will run across Anua’s digital and social platforms as part of a multiyear agreement encompassing future global campaigns and product launches.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
On Monday, the torch began running across the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County, with local law enforcement departments continuing to relay the Flame of Hope throughout the week in both regions.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The genuine returns from agentic AI sit in deeper process automation, where multi-step workflows run across systems with minimal human intervention.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Only two balls left the infield as a combination of singles, walks, hit batters and fielder’s choices put six runs across.
—Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
Surveillance video captured at a nearby 7-Eleven and posted online by community activist Najee Ali shows Henderson running across Hollywood Boulevard, while the dog bites at his ankles.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Lindsey dodged the vehicle and ran across the parking lot from Milligan, who followed him and ran over Lyndsey at a high speed.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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“Run across.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20across. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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