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)
Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In the wake of this rejection by a man who’s only ever disappointed her, Clive lets a host of emotions run over her face.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) runs over April 17-25.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
An Angels offense that averaged eight runs over the past five games was held to six hits.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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This reality made national news last month, when Mary Fong Lau — an elderly driver who ran over and killed an entire family of four at a San Francisco bus stop two years ago — was sentenced to probation and community service.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In the wake of this rejection by a man who’s only ever disappointed her, Clive lets a host of emotions run over her face.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
The Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG) runs over April 17-25.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
An Angels offense that averaged eight runs over the past five games was held to six hits.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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