as in to move
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
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Photo : Mercedes-Benz An uninterrupted taillight runs along the edge of the rear panel
Bryan Hood
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
The best wines come from a narrow 75-mile-long strip that runs along the French side of the Rhine River with 51 grand cru vineyards located here which were given official status in 1975.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Without the reservoir, Palisades customers get water primarily via a large trunkline that runs along Sunset Boulevard.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
The theft occurred on the stretch of the installation that runs along Seventh Street between Wood and Willow streets in West Oakland, according to Ronnie Stewart, Bay Area Blues Society founder and executive director.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
The best wines come from a narrow 75-mile-long strip that runs along the French side of the Rhine River with 51 grand cru vineyards located here which were given official status in 1975.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Without the reservoir, Palisades customers get water primarily via a large trunkline that runs along Sunset Boulevard.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
The theft occurred on the stretch of the installation that runs along Seventh Street between Wood and Willow streets in West Oakland, according to Ronnie Stewart, Bay Area Blues Society founder and executive director.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
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Among girls' names, Mia moves into the top 5, knocking out Sophia, which was the No. 1 name for girls from 2011-2013 and had been in the top 5 every year from 2009 except for 2021.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Besides privatization, there's also been talk of possibly moving the USPS under the control of the U.S. Department of Commerce.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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If there is a moment to be seized, it only can be seized by a mix superior to what exited amid embarrassment last month.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Kerry Dryburgh, Chief Human Resource Officer of bp, offered a powerful example of this during our CHRO panel, reflecting on the company’s decision to exit Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.—
Eric Mosley,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The ship departed from Tokyo on April 26 for a cruise through Japan and Alaska before arriving in Vancouver, according to CruiseMapper.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Others, including many consumer services and light industries, are now dominated by Russian businesses who were able to purchase the assets of departing Western firms on the cheap and move unopposed into their former market niches.—
Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 May 2025
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Pickens also got into arguments with fans in the stands.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Ava rises at dawn to get a makeover at the mall to prepare to see her gorgeous, successful ex-girlfriend.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The main reason the studios and independents go abroad to shoot is money.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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So how did Combs go from wearing a glamorous bespoke white suit on the steps of the Met Gala a few years back to now being allocated 20 pieces of clothing he's permitted to wear at a courthouse just 5 miles away?—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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That was the man who walked out smiling, a little overwhelmed but entirely calm, into the late afternoon Roman sunshine, to the roars of a stunned and exhilarated crowd.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
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Pat McAfee Pat McAfee walked out with a football jersey, but wrestled shirtless.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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But Alex Turcotte was reduced to part-time status and was pulled out of the lineup in favor of Trevor Lewis at a time when Turcotte’s younger legs could have been utilized.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The two continued brawling down the block on Baychester Ave., where the victim pulled out a knife and the suspect opened fire, a police source said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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The singer had just gotten off the road from her Strip Love arena tour.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The Braves got off to an awful start — 0-7, then 5-13 — but had consecutive wins for the first time in the two games before Acuña’s X post.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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