as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I could run over right now if that's good for you
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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)
Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Alcantara, who had given 14 runs over his past two starts, allowed three runs on seven hits.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Colorado pulled off the victory with six runs over the final two innings.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Court filings reveal how much money a family is asking for in a civil lawsuit accusing Charlotte Hornets star and controversial driver LaMelo Ball of running over and breaking a child fan’s foot outside the Spectrum Center years ago.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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After a short struggle to free her car from the tree, Elayyat was able to put the car in reverse and nearly ran over Osorio a second time, according to the prosecutor.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Alcantara, who had given 14 runs over his past two starts, allowed three runs on seven hits.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Colorado pulled off the victory with six runs over the final two innings.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Court filings reveal how much money a family is asking for in a civil lawsuit accusing Charlotte Hornets star and controversial driver LaMelo Ball of running over and breaking a child fan’s foot outside the Spectrum Center years ago.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run (over)
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Spend time walking around, snapping photos, or visiting the small interactive museum, ZOOOM, where a short 3D film flies viewers over the mountain range; admission is included in the ticket price.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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According to organizers, the 2027 run will visit approximately 50 cities across the United States and Canada from February through April, marking a decade since the touring drag production first launched.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The service The staff are gentle but also fun, witty and joyful, such as Rini, who can answer almost any question on Bawah; Nintya who handles landscaping and permaculture; and the waiter Julian, who likes to practice his English accent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Around 75% were breast cancer survivors, and none of them had practiced yoga regularly within the prior three months.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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All the junior right-hander had to do was retire Arvada West’s Levi Lueck with the tying runs in scoring position and nobody in the restless crowd sitting at All-Star Park.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The Spartans broke the game open with a six runs in the fifth inning.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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Barron wondered what she was supposed to do when her son’s friends came over.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Mostly to the adults who came over for dinner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Before his arrival, PSG almost seemed cursed in this competition and was unable to get over the line almost to the point of ridicule – then stepped in this visionary Spanish genius.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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When the closure of the strait stopped shipments of jet fuel from gulf producers to Europe, American market ingenuity stepped in to fill the gap.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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On one side were Carson’s years growing up in provincial Columbus, Georgia, and the succession of Southern towns to which her husband’s job had called them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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