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run-and-shoot

noun, often attributive

Definition of run-and-shoot 

: a freewheeling style of offense in football that emphasizes passing

First Known Use of run-and-shoot

1975, in the meaning defined above

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runagate

run along

run-and-gun

run-and-shoot

run a risk

runaround

run around with

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