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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
The Tracey family is not the only one that lost a loved one in that fatal hit-and-run.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Watertown man faces three felonies for fatal hit-and-run Police arrested Jeffrey Redecker, 54, of Watertown, at his home after the crash.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 23 Dec. 2025
The police were initially searching for three hit-and-run suspects in Eagle Rock near the 134 freeway and Figueroa Street.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Investigators are working to identify the hit-and-run driver, Arlington police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Watertown man faces three felonies for fatal hit-and-run Police arrested Jeffrey Redecker, 54, of Watertown, at his home after the crash.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 23 Dec. 2025
The police were initially searching for three hit-and-run suspects in Eagle Rock near the 134 freeway and Figueroa Street.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Investigators are working to identify the hit-and-run driver, Arlington police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Season One concludes with the Texas Tech geology graduate abandoning a well crew after tragedy strikes, only to achieve rapid success in his personal and work endeavors.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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By Sunday, he was gone, a mercifully swift ending to painfully slow decline.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Condemnation by Russian diplomats of the US raid to capture Maduro, of course, was swift and unequivocal.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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He is projected as a speedy, glove-first middle infielder.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Iranian regime has vowed to continue its crackdown on demonstrations, suggesting Wednesday that demonstrators could soon face speedier trials and executions.—
Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the letter, Supervisor Gardea says the county approved the Parks and Zoo funds in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year-End Report, which should have resulted in prompt and visible progress.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The system can also apply deals, recognize loyalty accounts and prompt reordering of past favorites.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026.
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