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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
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.
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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
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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On average, each cruise passenger visited four Norwegian ports during a single voyage.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Huang visited mainland China at least three times last year, including in January for Lunar New Year celebrations.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adolescence follows a 13-year-old boy, Jamie Miller (Cooper), who is accused and arrested for murdering a teenage girl in his class.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Local officials have called for immigration authorities to leave the city and for the officer behind the shooting to be arrested.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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How populists named what the centre wouldn't Marine Le Pen seized on the contradiction immediately.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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During the search, authorities seized two rifles, two shotguns and one handgun, along with ammunition, prosecutors said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Duran scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins added 17 points and the Detroit Pistons never trailed while cruising to their fourth straight victory, 112-104 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Cougars grabbed a 25-5 lead in the first 10 minutes and kept a safe distance throughout.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Vaccination rates for measles have dropped in recent years, with many areas falling below the herd immunity threshold experts say is necessary to keep the disease from circulating.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Virginia native’s last studio album, Black Messiah, dropped in 2014 and received widespread acclaim.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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According to Amper, teens don't need technical expertise to get pulled in.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Knicks led by 10 points in the third quarter, but Portland tied it at 92 on a dunk from Robert Williams III early in the fourth and pulled in front on Avdija's floater and free throw.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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To the crowd’s disappointment, Kastelic lost his balance before any real shots were thrown and the linesmen stepped in to end it.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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That's when Mitchell stepped in, beginning volunteer work at the school.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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More than a decade ago, the organic farmer began to notice that the pet occasionally picked up sticks and used them to scratch herself — a behavior that is known though not often recorded — and captured her in action as her technique improved.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Since then, he's picked up skills on the guitar, mandolin and piano — and has also learned to record his own music.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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