as in to move
to leave a place often for another
I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along
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Recent Examples of run along
Open porches, also known as farmer’s porches, have strong support from the ground and can run along the front or wrap around the sides of the house.
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Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Tyler Kolek, a second-year guard who played around 12 minutes per game during the regular season and appeared toward the end of eight games during the team’s playoff run, was spotted running along the barricades down Broadway, high-fiving fans who were eager to see him and celebrate together.
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Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
His home is — was — more than three blocks from the wide creek that runs along the backside of this seaside summer retreat near Savannah.
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
The Englewood Arts District, sitting within Perkins’ jurisdiction, runs along E Winner Road from Sterling Avenue to South Ralston Avenue and is home to several shops, restaurants, art galleries, office spaces and public event venues.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Tyler Kolek, a second-year guard who played around 12 minutes per game during the regular season and appeared toward the end of eight games during the team’s playoff run, was spotted running along the barricades down Broadway, high-fiving fans who were eager to see him and celebrate together.
—
Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
His home is — was — more than three blocks from the wide creek that runs along the backside of this seaside summer retreat near Savannah.
—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
The Englewood Arts District, sitting within Perkins’ jurisdiction, runs along E Winner Road from Sterling Avenue to South Ralston Avenue and is home to several shops, restaurants, art galleries, office spaces and public event venues.
—
Ilana Arougheti
june 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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The Islander will exit the show following episode 20 amid fan backlash.
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Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick announced his retirement from international football today, a day after the country exited the World Cup in the group stage.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Despite the early closure announcement plastered on screens across Fan Fest, Netherlands fans are lingering to enjoy a final dance before departing.
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The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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Lawyers for Julia Ormond are looking to have the court issue a bench warrant for the arrest of CAA co-founder Michael Ovitz for walking out of a deposition after being prodded about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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In photos shared by police, the bearded man can be seem walking out of a Best Buy store while wearing a bucket hat and Calvin Klein t-shirt.
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While Powell was outside the car making a drug sale, Shockley pulled out a gun and shot Walton, who was still sitting in the driver’s seat.
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The June 24 rally took the place of a concert series that was canceled after musicians began pulling out, with some citing concerns about politics.
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For many South Florida drivers, getting off Interstate 95 onto Southwest 10th Street during rush hour can be a frustrating experience.
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The Carnival Conquest had docked, passengers had gotten off the cruise ship and an argument apparently between two women set it off.
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“Run along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20along. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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