run along

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Recent Examples of run along Although Fort Ross-Seaview has a mélange of soil types thanks to the San Andreas fault line that runs along the coast, Wayfarer sits on nothing but Goldridge soil throughout the entire vineyard. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025 The bridge portion of the trail runs over I-5 to connect to the Sacramento River Bike trail that runs along the eastern side of the river. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025 The lid logo is now in the center, which is more traditional than the previous logo that ran along the edge. Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025 As reporters walked by where Broadbelt’s body was found, a large black dog in a front yard barked loudly and ran along the fence. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for run along
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
Verb
  • Plants can’t move like people do, so they are exposed to the sun all day long, Fuller said.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Both offenses are moving with little resistance thus far.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Center Jonny King exited last week’s matchup against North Carolina with a back injury and is pushing to return against Rice next Thursday night.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Kevorian Barnes exits with injury TCU wasn’t able to get out of the game completely healthy, as starting running back Kevorian Barnes exited the game in the first half after getting hit on a 7-yard carry.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Then, when Williams departed for the NFL Draft, Nelson would compete to be the starter.
    Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Ten of the league’s 12 schools departed last August, but the conference plans on expanding to nine teams starting next school year.
    Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The company argues that the traffic which sites do manage to get from users now comes from users who are more engaged and thus more valuable.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Ahead of the premiere of her new Netflix series, Too Much, written for her by Lena Dunham, the 33-year-old reflects on what got her to this moment.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lucky went 1,500 days in the shelter without being adopted, then everything changed.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Before all that happened, though, there was the eight-course dinner, which went totally fine as predicted.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That momentum undoubtedly filtered into the stadium once Eze walked out.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Around him, other students started to walk out of the cafeteria.
    Katie Langford, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Surveillance video shows Cobos-Martinez leaving the motel room, pulling out a machete and attacking Nagamallaiah.
    Nic F. Anderson, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Facing a third-and-25 after a big penalty, Keller pulled out the tricks with a throwback pass from Brock Meek to Burkett, who rumbled 48 yards to the Texans’ 2-yard line.
    Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some teams look fantastic before melting down within a few weeks (2024 New Orleans Saints) and others can get off to a rough start before blossoming within the first two months (2024 Washington Commanders).
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Patriots and Dolphins both got off to disappointing starts.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025

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