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present tense third-person singular of overrun
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1
to enter for conquest or plunder
- waves of barbarians overran the Roman Empire during its long decline
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2
to go beyond the limit of
- he must not overrun his authority as governor
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3
to spread or swarm over in a troublesome manner
- ants are overrunning the garden
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“Overruns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overruns. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.
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