hit-and-run

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Recent Examples of hit-and-run Knight pleaded not guilty to the charges, which were later dismissed as part of a plea deal in a separate hit-and-run case linked to Straight Outta Compton. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025 San Diego Harbor Police asked the public for help in identifying a driver and vehicle involved in the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian late Aug. 8 in Point Loma. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025 Along with charges connected to the fatal crash, Salgado pleaded guilty to hit-and-run causing injury for striking another vehicle earlier in the pursuit and felony evading for a separate San Diego police chase that occurred about seven months before the fatal crash. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025 Court documents reveal that Kight has a history of legal troubles, including pending charges from a 2023 hit-and-run that injured Alex Myers of Vass, North Carolina. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hit-and-run
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
Adjective
  • This shortage has been linked to a rapid growth in the population.
    Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Staying hydrated is crucial in hot weather, and adding a bit of salt to water can help prevent rapid fluid loss.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • For instance, researchers at the National Institutes of Health were critical in developing the mRNA vaccine technology that enabled the swift creation of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines that saved millions of lives at the height of the pandemic.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But a Daniel Farke departure midway through the season and a swift return to the Championship by the end of it are also very much on the cards.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Also, likely aiding in the suspect's speedy apprehension, according to Bumgarner, were the FBI-style protocols soldiers are trained to follow, including quick evacuation, barricading if escape is not possible, and taking swift action to curb imminent danger.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The speedy identification of cases can affect whether a person is eligible for post-exposure treatments, too, which can limit the severity of the disease and sometimes prevent illness altogether.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Our agency protocol prioritizes swiftly engaging with both positive sentiment to cultivate brand advocates and negative feedback for prompt, effective reputation management.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for many causes of sharp eye pain, as some conditions can lead to vision loss without prompt intervention.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025

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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

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