run deep

phrase

: to be felt very strongly
Fear runs deep in this small town.
Her love for her family runs deep.

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While Harry did reunite with his father, the lack of meeting between the brothers signified that cracks between them still run deep. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Despite being little known across the pond, wine traditions in the region run deep and have survived despite nearly overwhelming odds. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The Meek family connections run deep in Miami, and in Washington. Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 The head coach told reporters that six other members of the Broncos’ staff will join him in Canton this weekend, as New Orleans ties run deep through his coaches in Denver. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run deep

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“Run deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20deep. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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