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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of run in
Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Hundreds of years ago, Spanish Mustangs escaped from these disastrous trips and swam to land, surviving to run in herds.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The Grinch was out on parole from his previous run-in with the Pearl Police Department in December 2020.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Later the Dodgers scored seven runs in the ninth inning to beat the Braves 9-2 for their biggest win of the regular season.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Hundreds of years ago, Spanish Mustangs escaped from these disastrous trips and swam to land, surviving to run in herds.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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There are nasty comments on the group’s Facebook page, confrontations at events and run-ins with hunters.
—Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The Grinch was out on parole from his previous run-in with the Pearl Police Department in December 2020.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Zhang Guoqing, the vice premier, visited hospitals and tent camps on Monday night.Tiffany May, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Two people have been killed and several injured from the Eaton Fire spreading in Los Angeles County. President Biden on Wednesday visited California and has met with state firefighters.Brad Dress, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
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The legislation increases penalties for repeat offenders, creates additional ways to prosecute crimes as felonies and allows the police to arrest people suspected of retail theft with probable cause, even if officers did not witness the crime.Kate Selig, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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In the last year, the FBI has disrupted other potential attacks inspired by the militant group, including in October when agents arrested an Afghan man in Oklahoma accused of plotting an election day attack targeting large crowds.Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Asma Khalid After years of campaigning against Trump in the starkest of language, Biden met with Trump at the White House in what was an ironically friendly public encounter.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Punk defeated Mysterio in both of their early encounters, continuing his comeback with dominant performances.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Supreme Court should seize the first opportunity to overturn it.Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Officers spoke with him and seized his electronic devices.Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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Herrera allegedly went to grab a knife while the victim – who was not identified by authorities other than being a woman – attempted to separate herself from him by closing her garage and locking her doors.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Outside of in-room dining, current options to grab a bite to eat include La Terrasse, Café Laurier, and Wilfrid's Restaurant.Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Then a voice from the cockpit came over the intercom, offering an update on the weather (cloudy and 54 degrees) and the remaining flight time (about 30 minutes).Benjamin Malapris, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jackson dethroned Liddell with the finish, defended his title against Dan Henderson—who had just come over from Pride—but lost the title to Griffin via unanimous decision in his second title defense.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Gators aim to build on the effort and pick up a rare SEC road win Saturday against Arkansas (11-3, 0-1) under new head coach John Calipari.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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As the air travels, it’s squeezed through mountain passes and canyons, picking up speed and becoming hotter and drier along the way.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Standardization Of Virtual Reality Tours By 2025, virtual reality tours will be the standard first step in property investment decisions, saving time and resources in viewing properties.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The deduction was only saved from complete elimination when moderate Maine Sen. Susan Collins stepped in with a $10,000 cap.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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