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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
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Langford finished the night 1 for 4 with a run scored, while Seager went 1 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs, including the game winning run in the Rangers victory.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Lindsie Chrisley Campbell's recent arrest follows several members of her family's run-ins with the law over the years.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Verb
Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes but will not be running in the Belmont Stakes.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Langford finished the night 1 for 4 with a run scored, while Seager went 1 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs, including the game winning run in the Rangers victory.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Noun
Over the course of its six seasons, many celebrities got a shoutout based on their real run-ins with the Windsors—including Crawford.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 27 May 2026
Lindsie Chrisley Campbell's recent arrest follows several members of her family's run-ins with the law over the years.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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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 woman briefly tried to evade authorities on foot before being arrested, according to the release.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Bryan has been arrested on multiple DUI and domestic violence charges in the past several years.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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According to background details presented by prosecutors, the deadly encounter was sparked by a dispute over seating at the track meet.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Here, the role is reimagined as Taylor, a younger mother of three who, as the film opens, has a passing encounter with Julia before trying to go on with her own day.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Nimmo also came over to check on his former New York Mets’ teammate.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In Genesee, the main threat might come over the hills from Evergreen, said Boyles.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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For Portugal’s Vitinha, 26, Brazil’s Vinicius Junior and Norway’s Haaland, both 25, and France’s Michael Olise, 24, there might be no better opportunity to seize.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The Spurs made 14 3-pointers, a Finals record for one half, to seize control of this game in a stunning display of shot-making and poise.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Private lenders aren’t filling the gap Direct lenders, the private credit funds that might once have stepped in, are backing away too.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Scientists are going to great lengths to retrace the stone’s steps in this research.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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After Corbin made his introduction to the Islanders as a whole back at the fire pit, Melanie was the first to grab him for a chat.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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This is especially true in Japan and India, as prime assets in cities like Tokyo and Mumbai are increasing harder to come by, Marina Bracciani, vice president and hotels research lead at JLL in Asia-Pacific, said.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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One frigid, gray day last winter, Halverson received word from his district network that ICE agents were in Fridley and would possibly come by the high school and middle school.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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