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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
Last October, a Waymo ran over and killed KitKat, beloved longtime denizen of Randa’s Market, a liquor store. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Those who thought the Los Angeles Dodgers and their massive payroll were going to waltz into Milwaukee and run over the Brewers were wrong. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The play, like a sturdy classic that Sheldon might love, runs over two hours with an intermission, not without dragging. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026 The movement’s 80-hour power reserve can keep the timepiece running over a whole race weekend. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for run (over)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run (over)
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  • The soldiers, aviation technicians with the Salvandoran army, were victims of a gang ambush on Sunday in the Santo area of Croix-des-Bouquets, east of Port-au-Prince, while on their way back to camp after visiting a local supermarket.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Harry and Meghan, who remain private citizens and not working royals, made their first joint public appearance last week in Nottingham, visiting community organizations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
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  • To be sure, practicing a zest for life can be harder for those who have physical illness and pain and those who engage in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • On Friday, Jalen received treatment, practiced in full, and was added to the practice report.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Friday’s exhibition contest featured a 22-0 KU run in the first half, the Jayhawks responding to Pitt State grabbing an early 22-21 lead.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The left-hander started Game 1 on Monday and allowed two runs in five innings.
    — Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
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  • Eventually, an announcement came over the hospital intercom warning everyone that there was a bear in the building.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Goalkeeper Brandon Kincaid came over from Johnson County Community College.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • Sporting Wichita Academy said the tragedy had shaken a soccer community built around families and teammates, thanking first responders, medical workers and bystanders who stepped in to help.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Niki Zucca, president of the Central Elementary PTO, noted her school has a high rate of poverty but Jose stepped in to help.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Perhaps this is why fashion mogul Nigo calls his latest venture Human Made.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Associated Press called and emailed city and Police Department officials but did not immediately receive responses.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 17 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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