Definition of RUN-IN

Examples of run-in in a Sentence

Verb I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package. if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Ellis led Tallahassee to a Panhandle Conference title last season, winning the league's Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year honors before the coronavirus pandemic cut his team's run in the postseason short. — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, "Why El Ellis chose Louisville: 'I feel like I made the best decision of my life, honestly'," 25 June 2020 The Green Event Center, which proudly hosted a variety of dignitaries during its 10-year run in Friendswood, has permanently closed. — Ted Dunnam Staff Writer, Houston Chronicle, "Popular event center in Friendswood closes after 10 years," 25 June 2020 The outcome seems certain to elevate the issue in Trump's campaign, given the anti-immigrant rhetoric of his first presidential run in 2016 and immigration restrictions his administration has imposed since then. — Mark Sherman, Anchorage Daily News, "Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to end DACA, a win for immigrants brought to US as children," 18 June 2020 The outcome seems certain to elevate the issue in Mr. Trump's campaign, given the anti-immigrant rhetoric of his first presidential run in 2016 and immigration restrictions his administration has imposed since then. — Mark Sherman, The Christian Science Monitor, "Supreme Court rejects Trump's promise to end DACA," 18 June 2020 Bischel spoke with Brewers manager Craig Counsell at the end of the 2019 season, shortly after the Chippewas made a deep run in the NCAA tournament, and plans to reach out Friday to congratulate him on his new catcher. — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, "If Central Michigan's Zavier Warren can hit, Brewers will find him position," 13 June 2020 Four years ago, the former environment minister gave up her seat in parliament to run in the capital’s election, pledging to slash her own salary and cut the cost of hosting the summer games. — Isabel Reynolds, Bloomberg.com, "Tokyo’s First Female Governor Announces Run for Re-Election," 11 June 2020 Florida has surprised many this season, including making a deep run in the May Melee. — Sean Collins, Dallas News, "Q&A: OWL caster ‘MrX’ anticipates a back-and-forth match between Dallas Fuel and Florida Mayhem," 10 June 2020 For a team such as the Bucks, who are expected to make a deep run in the playoffs, that could mean almost three months together in a restricted space. — Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "With the NBA closer to returning, here's how playing in Orlando would affect the Milwaukee Bucks," 4 June 2020

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