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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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Recent Examples of run (over)
Verb
The nor’easter derailed my plans for an outdoor run over the weekend. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 One driver, the tree crew told us, ran over the cones while the crew removed the pine. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 An initial cut of the film ran over three hours; a second one came in around 72 minutes. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 After running over Tennessee in their opener, the Jets managed just 49 rushing yards against Green Bay and blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run (over)
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  • Guests can also arrange for transportation to visit the neighboring resorts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Seung-woon requests Pi-o and Jeong-yo visit his hospital bedside.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Dylan Edwards was too sick to practice with his Kansas football teammates on Wednesday morning on the fields adjacent to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
    — Gary Bedore October 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Learning, practicing, and engaging in self-control is essential to leading a good life.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • Lula, who at 80 is one of the world's oldest heads of state, is running in his seventh presidential election.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The 28-year-old allowed a run in ⅔ of an inning Thursday in what was his only career postseason appearance.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Use it to serve drinks or appetizers when guests come over, or leave it out on a counter to corral oils, spices, and other everyday essentials in a more polished way.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The ruling came over the objections of the court’s three liberal justices, who did not write a dissent.
    — Julian Mark, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Now, that’s been shown to be behind other communities on new development, then the city must step in.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • His oldest sister stepped in, made his meals and went to school and doctor appointments with him.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
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  • These two brothers, Kamorion and AJ, are looking for an active, loving and committed family to call their own.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Spread across the 1,400 square feet first floor for visitors to see are eight human bodies, their organs and blood vessels, all preserved through a process called plastination.
    — Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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