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Recent Examples of run-ins
Bubbles met several celebrities During Bubbles' time with Jackson, the famous chimpanzee had his fair share of celebrity run-ins.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
As the man accused of killing a Chicago police officer and critically wounding another in a shooting at Swedish Hospital made his first court appearance on Monday, questions remained about why he wasn't being held in jail after multiple run-ins with the law.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In the time since, Brown has had numerous run-ins with police, jail time and rehab.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Both Brian and Lynette Hooker have had previous run-ins with the law.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
That’s a logical choice, as Caballero had a few fiery run-ins with umpires after being acquired by the Yankees last summer.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Peters has also had run-ins with law enforcement outside of Florida.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Pop on a pair of hoops to finish the look, and you’ll be prepared for any impromptu run-ins on the street.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
The Tribune previously reported on some of those run-ins.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
As the man accused of killing a Chicago police officer and critically wounding another in a shooting at Swedish Hospital made his first court appearance on Monday, questions remained about why he wasn't being held in jail after multiple run-ins with the law.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In the time since, Brown has had numerous run-ins with police, jail time and rehab.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Both Brian and Lynette Hooker have had previous run-ins with the law.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
That’s a logical choice, as Caballero had a few fiery run-ins with umpires after being acquired by the Yankees last summer.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Peters has also had run-ins with law enforcement outside of Florida.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Pop on a pair of hoops to finish the look, and you’ll be prepared for any impromptu run-ins on the street.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
The Tribune previously reported on some of those run-ins.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-ins
encounters
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Attendees would have received copies to deepen the bonds created by the affair, not unlike how people today cherish photographs of their encounters with celebrities and politicians.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But this truth is anathema in a culture where billionaires expect to live forever and encounters with disease are wars to be fought and won.—
Hannah Kerman,
STAT,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Run-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-ins. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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