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run over

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verb (2)

as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled let's run over this dance number one more time

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Recent Examples of run (over)
Verb
After running over Tennessee in their opener, the Jets managed just 49 rushing yards against Green Bay and blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 The person with the gun then pointed it at the vehicle's owner and her friend, and both robbers got in the vehicle and drove away, running over the friend's arm, the report says. — arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026 An investigation revealed the man was run over as a driver was attempting to kill two people, according to a warrant. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026 Only the kids ran over that dirty mark when the sun was setting and the pool was closing for the night. — Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run (over)
Verb
  • Cooper, for his part, acts all scared when Kat mentions visiting him and Gen in Fort Lauderdale.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Your audience may form an impression of your organization without ever visiting your home page.
    — Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Dylan Edwards was too sick to practice with his Kansas football teammates on Wednesday morning on the fields adjacent to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
    — Gary Bedore October 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Learning, practicing, and engaging in self-control is essential to leading a good life.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • Lula, who at 80 is one of the world's oldest heads of state, is running in his seventh presidential election.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The 28-year-old allowed a run in ⅔ of an inning Thursday in what was his only career postseason appearance.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Use it to serve drinks or appetizers when guests come over, or leave it out on a counter to corral oils, spices, and other everyday essentials in a more polished way.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The ruling came over the objections of the court’s three liberal justices, who did not write a dissent.
    — Julian Mark, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Kam Moore stepped in at linebacker for Robert Stephens III, who went down with a lower leg injury in the first half.
    — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Kings are also counting on young forwards Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere, both 24, to take the next step in their development.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
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  • These two brothers, Kamorion and AJ, are looking for an active, loving and committed family to call their own.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Spread across the 1,400 square feet first floor for visitors to see are eight human bodies, their organs and blood vessels, all preserved through a process called plastination.
    — Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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