run across
verb
ran across; run across; running across; runs across
: to meet with or discover by chance
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Since beginning their racing journey in 2013, the duo has run thousands of miles, including a remarkable 3,205 mile run across America in just 60 days to raise awareness for cerebral palsy and inspire athletes of all abilities.
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Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Witnesses told police the child was running across the parkway heading east when the driver slammed into him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Israelis have declared the area running across south Lebanon’s border a red zone, which means ground and combat operations are ongoing.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
In all, there were a staggering 499 runs across the game’s 40 overs, the highest ever aggregate score at the tournament — beating the previous record by 40 runs.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Detectives are reviewing video footage and believe the teen was running across the street when she was struck.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 1 Mar. 2026
One of the largest mercy restaurant operations in Algiers is run across different neighborhoods by the Algerian Red Crescent.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Just as Android runs across phones and tablets from devices made by Samsung, Motorola, China's Xiaomi and others, Intrinsic does the same for robotic systems, though the partnering companies have far less recognizable names.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
What travelers need to know Despite the increase in travel warnings and precautionary advisories, much of the Middle East continues to operate as normal, with airports open, hotels functioning, and commercial flights running across major hubs including the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
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Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Witnesses told police the child was running across the parkway heading east when the driver slammed into him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Israelis have declared the area running across south Lebanon’s border a red zone, which means ground and combat operations are ongoing.
—Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
In all, there were a staggering 499 runs across the game’s 40 overs, the highest ever aggregate score at the tournament — beating the previous record by 40 runs.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Detectives are reviewing video footage and believe the teen was running across the street when she was struck.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 1 Mar. 2026
One of the largest mercy restaurant operations in Algiers is run across different neighborhoods by the Algerian Red Crescent.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Just as Android runs across phones and tablets from devices made by Samsung, Motorola, China's Xiaomi and others, Intrinsic does the same for robotic systems, though the partnering companies have far less recognizable names.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
What travelers need to know Despite the increase in travel warnings and precautionary advisories, much of the Middle East continues to operate as normal, with airports open, hotels functioning, and commercial flights running across major hubs including the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Run across.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20across. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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