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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
Two days earlier, a predawn hit-and-run killed a pedestrian in his hometown of Oceanside.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Denver officers were searching Wednesday for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that injured a motorcyclist the night before, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
In a critical moment — witnessing a hit-and-run, an abduction, or reckless driving — the average person is expected to observe, encode, retain, and report a random string of six to eight alphanumeric characters.
—Jay Gardiner, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
She was then struck by a car in a hit-and-run and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries for 35 days, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on her behalf against the City of Oroville.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Denver officers were searching Wednesday for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that injured a motorcyclist the night before, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
In a critical moment — witnessing a hit-and-run, an abduction, or reckless driving — the average person is expected to observe, encode, retain, and report a random string of six to eight alphanumeric characters.
—Jay Gardiner, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
She was then struck by a car in a hit-and-run and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries for 35 days, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on her behalf against the City of Oroville.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, the deputy secretary-general, said that given the high level of movement of people and goods across the region, coordinated preparedness and rapid information sharing are essential to preventing cross-border transmission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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For DiPentima, the bill’s swift progress though the legislature was concerning.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The collision occurred off base, prompting a lockdown and swift emergency response, as witnesses reported fire and smoke and video captured four parachutes opening while wreckage fell.—
Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Saturday in Seattle, the speedy left wing had shown well as a late-game entry.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Roberts said getting Hernandez a little time off his feet was the inspiration for the lineup and not the defensive outfield alignment that included the speedy Call.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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The key here, overall, is to take prompt action now that interest rates aren't moving.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Seeking prompt medical attention after an incident may support both your recovery and any potential legal claim.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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