as in to beat the drum (for or about)
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Recent Examples of run with
Look for Atlanta to find some room to run with him taken out of the lineup late to Robinson's benefit.
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Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Anema responded with a 47-yard hookup with David Carlsson to set up Brown’s 13-yard scoring run with 44 seconds left in the quarter.
—Steve Dulas, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
But then Denver caught fire from deep – Murray and backup center Jonas Valanciunas each hit two – to spur a 19-3 run with the three-time MVP still on the bench.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
In the third and final set, the Canalmen led 6-2 early as the Bears kept it close until a 10-4 run with a 15-11 lead as Bourne won the third 25-15.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
After more than two centuries in print, the Farmers’ Almanac will end its run with its 2026 edition.
—Jason M. Volack, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Before his dynastic run with the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Saban spent five seasons as head coach of the LSU Tigers — who are now on the hunt for their next program leader following the dismissal of Brian Kelly.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Last month, Carroll publicly questioned Kelly’s play calling, suggesting the Raiders needed to run with greater frequency and incorporate more play-action into their attack while relying less on the shotgun formation.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s 1-yard touchdown run with 1 minute, 33 seconds left in the half gave Buffalo a 21-10 lead.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Anema responded with a 47-yard hookup with David Carlsson to set up Brown’s 13-yard scoring run with 44 seconds left in the quarter.
—Steve Dulas, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
But then Denver caught fire from deep – Murray and backup center Jonas Valanciunas each hit two – to spur a 19-3 run with the three-time MVP still on the bench.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
In the third and final set, the Canalmen led 6-2 early as the Bears kept it close until a 10-4 run with a 15-11 lead as Bourne won the third 25-15.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
After more than two centuries in print, the Farmers’ Almanac will end its run with its 2026 edition.
—Jason M. Volack, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Before his dynastic run with the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Saban spent five seasons as head coach of the LSU Tigers — who are now on the hunt for their next program leader following the dismissal of Brian Kelly.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Last month, Carroll publicly questioned Kelly’s play calling, suggesting the Raiders needed to run with greater frequency and incorporate more play-action into their attack while relying less on the shotgun formation.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s 1-yard touchdown run with 1 minute, 33 seconds left in the half gave Buffalo a 21-10 lead.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run with
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It is not given out every year.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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In New Orleans, Zeus’ Rescues gave out a ton of pet food in October, double the normal amount, said founder Michelle Cheramie, who said this is the highest demand she’s seen in 20 years.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, carbon substrate structure optimization and catalyst coordination environment modulation must be done simultaneously to maximize the potential of these catalysts, according to study published in Advanced Fiber Materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Terry Mattingly,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Run with.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20with. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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