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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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The first phase, expected to run over the next 18 months, will focus on platform development, sensor integration, and simulated engagements to refine the system’s software. David Szondy february 15, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026 Cooke and Shaw sank back-to-back 3-pointers and West Virginia used an 8-0 run over the final three minutes of the first quarter to take a 14-11 lead. ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026 Under the scalding hot sun of the Brazilian northeast, a group of young boys kicks dirt up while running over a football. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026 Grove accused Good of trying to run over an ICE agent with her car, though video evidence also contradicts that claim. David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run (over)

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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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