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Recent Examples of run-ins
Smith had multiple run-ins with the law prior to the 2012 incident.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Priester has had previous run-ins with the law, according to multiple reports.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
In the second episode, Hermit narrowly survives two run-ins with the Xenomorph.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
After the 2023 season and a series of run-ins with Boston manager Alex Cora, the Red Sox shipped Verdugo to the New York Yankees.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Las Vegas police also released records Tuesday related to two other run-ins with the law.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Priester has had previous run-ins with the law, according to multiple reports.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
In the second episode, Hermit narrowly survives two run-ins with the Xenomorph.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
After the 2023 season and a series of run-ins with Boston manager Alex Cora, the Red Sox shipped Verdugo to the New York Yankees.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Las Vegas police also released records Tuesday related to two other run-ins with the law.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-ins
encounters
Noun
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Misalignments of the Metroidvania formula Once perfected, the combat encounters and extra hard challenges become the game’s bread and butter.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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When to visit Baja A Baja cruise is ideal from late fall through early spring when temperatures are mild and wildlife encounters peak.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Run-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-ins. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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