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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
Troopers have not identified her or any suspects involved in the hit-and-run crash.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The man who died early Sunday morning following a hit-and-run in Old East Dallas has been identified.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Cameras tracked her to Marshall Street and captured the hit-and-run.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
The incident Sunday began shortly before 4:45 p.m., when officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run at a home in Silver Spring, Maryland, roughly 10 miles north of downtown Washington, authorities said.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The man who died early Sunday morning following a hit-and-run in Old East Dallas has been identified.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Cameras tracked her to Marshall Street and captured the hit-and-run.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
The incident Sunday began shortly before 4:45 p.m., when officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run at a home in Silver Spring, Maryland, roughly 10 miles north of downtown Washington, authorities said.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
Adjective
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Your breathing should be deep and rapid.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These swift moves from Magyar reflect his promise to sweep away the corruption, cronyism and Kremlin allyship that European officials and watchdogs say plagued Orbán's Hungary.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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International leaders have encouraged a departure from conflict in the region and a swift solution for the strait’s reopening.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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Abby Schreiber West 8th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Macdougal, is foot-massage row with three perpetually bustling spots (ShunFa, All Seasons Body Work, and Renew) for speedy, thorough foot massages.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Musk’s representatives have asked for speedy price estimates while providing minimal information about the products to be made.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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From Prompts to Agentic Workflows AI, as most people understand it, is a single exchange—prompt in, answer out.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Eight dining venues and 10 bars encourage schmoozing, drinking and dining and servers’ attention is prompt.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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