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
The board’s lone Republican, Sean Morrison, is stepping aside in the 17th District, which runs along the county’s western boundary from Elk Grove Village south through Schiller Park, Oak Brook, Lemont, Palos Park and Orland Park.
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Heaters run along the lower third of wall across from Pilgrim's dressing room door, and those had to stay put.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail runs for 40 miles along the shores of Lake Ouachita and is popular with mountain bikers and hikers, while the 36-mile Womble Trail runs along the Ouachita River from North Fork Lake to the Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The district runs along the Mississippi River from the Delta region south toward Natchez and east to Jackson, encompassing many rural counties as well as the state’s largest city.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Heaters run along the lower third of wall across from Pilgrim's dressing room door, and those had to stay put.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail runs for 40 miles along the shores of Lake Ouachita and is popular with mountain bikers and hikers, while the 36-mile Womble Trail runs along the Ouachita River from North Fork Lake to the Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The district runs along the Mississippi River from the Delta region south toward Natchez and east to Jackson, encompassing many rural counties as well as the state’s largest city.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run along
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Andrea Riquier Gas prices rose across the country, and the price of oil was moving higher on Thursday.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers moved up to third place in the Western Conference at 41-25 on the season following their seventh win in eight games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mired in post-production for more than three years, with Wyatt temporarily exiting the project, Desert Warrior world premiered at the Zurich Film Festival last autumn and then played at the Red Sea Film Festival in December.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ryan will throw a bullpen session Saturday, then depart Twins camp to join Team USA.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Disney had said in February that Schake would depart her position after March 18.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Been Gawk then walked three consecutive Dominican batters — Perdomo, Tatis and Ketel Marte — with two outs, the final two of which came with the bases loaded to force in runs, before Dane Dunning ended the frame by getting Soto to line out to right field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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His Jayhawks went 1-1 at the Big 12 tournament, defeating TCU 78-73 on Thursday before getting clobbered by Houston 69-47 in Friday’s semifinals.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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The team that went undefeated in the regular season, racked up more victories than anyone but Duke and Arizona -- and fewer losses than any team at all -- is anything but your run-of-the-mill basketball behemoth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Two council members walked out during the council’s last meeting, citing concerns that the mayor had a conflict-of-interest.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Robinson said her brother-in-law Gary had just walked out of the bathroom just moments before the tree fell.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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One person was pulled out of the mud alive during a rescue operation, Manuqa said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Since The New York Times report went live, some sponsors have pulled out of Noma’s residency.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Wild got off to a fast start, outshooting the Blackhawks 16-7 while scoring three times in the first period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The worker then pulled the emergency brake to stop the train before getting off to inform the control tower.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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