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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
Beador was initially charged with DUI and hit-and-run.
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Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2026
In the first four months of 2017, eight Milwaukee residents are killed by hit-and-run drivers, prompting the Common Council to call for a change in MPD's pursuit policy.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
She has been charged with: Felony hit-and-run Involuntary manslaughter
No operator’s license
Failing to stop at a red light
A 2023 Facebook post by Queens University of Charlotte noted Sotelo was a student-athlete, resident assistant and student body president at the time.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Authorities on Wednesday identified the man found dead along Interstate 5 in Yolo County as the victim of an apparent hit-and-run collision.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2026
In the first four months of 2017, eight Milwaukee residents are killed by hit-and-run drivers, prompting the Common Council to call for a change in MPD's pursuit policy.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
She has been charged with: Felony hit-and-run Involuntary manslaughter
No operator’s license
Failing to stop at a red light
A 2023 Facebook post by Queens University of Charlotte noted Sotelo was a student-athlete, resident assistant and student body president at the time.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Authorities on Wednesday identified the man found dead along Interstate 5 in Yolo County as the victim of an apparent hit-and-run collision.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
Adjective
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Most structural components were 3D-printed in Polylactic Acid (PLA), enabling fast iteration and part replacement throughout the build, highlighting the flexibility of rapid prototyping in robotics development.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Retailers claim the digital tags improve efficiency by allowing for rapid, store-wide price updates.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Amid swift backlash from some of the president’s closest allies to the Obamas post, the White House sought to distance Trump from the evening post.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Though work has been swift and has reportedly taken up 20% of the world's available steel, there were already signs of trouble.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For those hoping for a speedier end to what has been a brutally cold winter in many areas of the country, particularly Illinois, Gertie ended up delivering some disappointing news to the crowd.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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The microwave-ready rice makes things extra speedy, too!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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Many voices around the world have been clamoring for a prompt resolution.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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For Medicaid, the federal government will no longer supply its share of funding for Medicaid applicants who don't supply prompt proof of their lawful citizenship.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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