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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
License plate readers help police identify hit-and-run offenders, locate and return missing children and vulnerable individuals to their families, and prosecute drug traffickers.
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Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
Rojas followed with a single on a hit-and-run to send Rizzo to third, and then sophomore Ander Elorriaga executed a perfect squeeze bunt on a 2-2 delivery by Aiden Carey to score Rizzo.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Authorities initially ruled Smith's death a hit-and-run — before reopening the case in June 2021, following the murders of Maggie and Paul.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Grossman was found guilty Feb. 23, 2024, of two counts each of second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and one count of hit-and-run driving in connection with the Sept. 29, 2020, deaths of Mark and Jacob Iskander, aged 11 and 8.
—City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
Rojas followed with a single on a hit-and-run to send Rizzo to third, and then sophomore Ander Elorriaga executed a perfect squeeze bunt on a 2-2 delivery by Aiden Carey to score Rizzo.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Authorities initially ruled Smith's death a hit-and-run — before reopening the case in June 2021, following the murders of Maggie and Paul.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Grossman was found guilty Feb. 23, 2024, of two counts each of second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and one count of hit-and-run driving in connection with the Sept. 29, 2020, deaths of Mark and Jacob Iskander, aged 11 and 8.
—City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
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According to Wilkins, a single female iguana can lay up to 70 eggs, contributing to rapid population growth.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Arbour also discussed the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and cautioned against overreliance on the technology.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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My team is closely monitoring the situation for updates and hope for the officer's swift and complete recovery.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The response was swift, O’Neal said.—
Aneri Pattani,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Friday night, at age 21, the speedy, versatile defender makes his World Cup debut as Team USA opens against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium (renamed Los Angeles Stadium per FIFA rules).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Despite the detailed prop and set specs, the entire process was relatively speedy with development taking four-months, pre-production eight weeks and the shoot ten days spread over three weeks.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Freshman shortstop Dallas Bowen’s impact for Hanover Central has been prompt and profound.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Bears prompt school closures in Japan Talk about an unexpected disruption.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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