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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
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.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
State troopers were contacted by the Stamford Police Department just before 11:40 p.m. about the driver of a gray Toyota RAV4 who was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash, according to Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Dan Levy is looking back at the time he was involved in a hit-and-run as a young driver.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Details of the earlier hit-and-run crash were not released.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2026
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
State troopers were contacted by the Stamford Police Department just before 11:40 p.m. about the driver of a gray Toyota RAV4 who was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash, according to Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Dan Levy is looking back at the time he was involved in a hit-and-run as a young driver.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Details of the earlier hit-and-run crash were not released.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
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Even more troubling, predatory supplement companies target youth with deceptive claims about the safety and efficacy of these products, claiming users will lose a rapid amount of weight or achieve a perfect body.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Innovation is the driving force behind societal progress, with rapid advancements occurring at a faster pace than ever before in human history.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Its evolution into a mainstream proposition and a legal necessity has been swift and remarkable.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The group highlighted the swift and professional actions of the pilots and firefighter first responders, noting that their efforts helped prevent the fire from spreading and ensured that all passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The combination of the speedy Koth and Deegan has worked well all season long.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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After Ian Seymour pitched a quick top of the 10th, the Rays started the bottom of the inning with the speedy Simpson placed at second.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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That means clear expectations, prompt action when problems arise and support that helps schools fix problems before students are harmed.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Advocates for an emergency declaration, including those representing local communities, say an emergency declaration could help release those funds and prompt interagency action.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 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 12 May. 2026.
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