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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
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 run in
Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
The former National League Cy Young Award winner has a 7.22 ERA in his first season following Tommy John surgery and has allowed at least five runs in eight of his 18 starts.
—Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Sanders’ criminal history shows multiple run-ins with battery, assault and burglary accusations, but all charges have been dropped.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
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Verb
Before the music began, Watanabe paid tribute to Minnesota Orchestra viola player Ken Freed, who died on June 29 while running in a sprint triathlon.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
The former National League Cy Young Award winner has a 7.22 ERA in his first season following Tommy John surgery and has allowed at least five runs in eight of his 18 starts.
—Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Noun
Over the years, Black’s run-ins with the law have been a spectacle of a different kind.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Sanders’ criminal history shows multiple run-ins with battery, assault and burglary accusations, but all charges have been dropped.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
19 July 2025
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After she got busted, Smith would visit her on Rikers Island.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
Verb
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During the operation, agents arrested approximately 200 people suspected of being in the country illegally and identified at least 10 immigrant children on the sites.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Soon, he was arrested on suspicion of felony resisting arrest.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The actor, who starred in 85 episodes of the mogul's BET series The Oval, reflected on his time working with Perry in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, detailing the alleged encounters that led him to file the $260 million lawsuit.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Hynde at the time, had a more pleasant encounter, however.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Yemen’s war began when the Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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One media entrepreneur has already seized part of the Fyre opportunity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Right after that treatment, Djokovic grabbed a 3-0 lead in the third set and was a point from going up 4-0.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Then, after the woman told them to give a little notice before coming over, the couple again arrived without any warning.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The decision came over the loud protests of Democrats who walked out of the committee proceedings.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
Verb
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In recent months, sentiment around the European Union has picked up further.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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The new movie, out July 18, is set in the present day, picking up over 25 years after the 1997 massacre and the subsequent killing spree in the Bahamas.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The Today show regular appeared throughout Monday’s show, also stepping in for the Pop Start segment, traditionally covered by Carson Daly.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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At some point, the Federal Reserve might have to step in to act as lender of last resort, providing liquidity to ease the credit crunch.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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