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as in visited
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of ran in
Music ran in her family’s blood.
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Harrison, who in 2020 ran in the Democratic primary for her Nebraska congressional district, sees an immediate impact on her business and the broader economy.
—Caitlyn Reilly, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The show, which ran in two six-part series, in 1975 and 1979, was a huge hit in Britain and went on to become a cult classic in the United States.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The first four drives for Stroud ended in punts, with no more than five plays ran in any of them.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The 49ers ran that play with just 10 defenders, and the Buccaneers ran in the direction of the absent defensive end.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
One play later, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence ran in for a one-yard touchdown.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
This meant that people could make simple games that ran in Shockwave.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Harrison, who in 2020 ran in the Democratic primary for her Nebraska congressional district, sees an immediate impact on her business and the broader economy.
—Caitlyn Reilly, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The show, which ran in two six-part series, in 1975 and 1979, was a huge hit in Britain and went on to become a cult classic in the United States.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The first four drives for Stroud ended in punts, with no more than five plays ran in any of them.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The 49ers ran that play with just 10 defenders, and the Buccaneers ran in the direction of the absent defensive end.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
One play later, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence ran in for a one-yard touchdown.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
This meant that people could make simple games that ran in Shockwave.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran in
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The Princess of Wales of also visited Melin Tregwynt, a woolen mill on the Pembrokeshire coast that has been in continuous operation since 1841.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of visitors have visited the chapel in recent days to take photos of the image, the parish priest Father Daniele Micheletti said.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Five days later, she was found alive – and authorities arrested a local suspect who was familiar with the family and her grandson’s construction company, abducting her to get $3 million ransom.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Days after federal agents arrested the Ecuadorian mother hiding under a trailer on a snowy Minneapolis street, White House border czar Tom Homan said 700 federal law enforcement personnel will be withdrawn from the state.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Authorities have seized more than €957,000 in cash, including €67,000 in foreign currency.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Feb. 2026
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While Japan has seized fishing vessels from South Korea and Taiwan in recent years, the incident is the first involving a vessel from China since 2022 and comes against the backdrop of a major diplomatic dispute between the countries.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Doncic turned to run back up the court and grabbed the back of his left leg.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jarrett Allen scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Dennis Schroder added 11 points in his Cavaliers debut and Keon Ellis had 6 points in his first game with the Cavaliers, who won for the seventh time in eight games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Days earlier, Snoop Dogg dropped in on one of Malinin’s practices, and just like Djokovic, the famous rapper was left in awe by the high flyer’s backflip.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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An egg, dropped in a slop of melting butter, was crisping up from a cloudy white into a golden brown.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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No CinemaScore but PostTrak ain’t bad with a solid 64% definite recommend and four stars in a movie which pulled in 47% women over 25 and 33% men over 25.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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The network pulled in the range of $3 million a spot, significantly above the $2 million Fox took in for ads last year when the game was streamed on its Tubi service.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her brothers naturally became involved uncles, offering guidance, emotional support, and quality time, while a cousin who felt more like a sister stepped in as a reliable aunt figure.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jack Drury stepped in front of a Giroux pass near the blue line and fed Nichushkin all alone in front.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just eight days before, officers had picked up Avila-Carcamo on an outstanding warrant, the chief said, stemming from a July 2024 domestic violence incident involving Morales, who did not have legal residency status in the United States.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bruins prospect Andre Gasseau led the way with a couple of net-front goals, James Hagens picked up two assists and flashed his abundant skill while Dean Letourneau (one goal) was a physical presence on the forecheck and penalty kill.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Ran in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20in. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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