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as in visiting
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in arresting
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 running in
Four Republicans are also running in Tuesday's primary, but a Republican hasn't won in the district since 2010.
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Miller, who has held the seat since 2018, chose not to seek reelection in favor of running in the crowded 2nd Congressional District race.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Two former City Council members, a school board trustee and a businessman are running in the May 2 election to replace Mayor Jeff Cheney.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Prominent Georgia political figures like former representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senators Ossoff and Warnock have denounced the attacks, while candidates to replace MTG and others running in midterm elections have backed the president.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Skiing was naturally her first love, but the passion was merged with track and trail running in her teens – Gibson is also a professional trail runner.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Middleton is currently running in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
With this model, new entrants can get production up and running in an interim facility in as little as three months and move into a more permanent facility within a year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Al-Maliki’s government increasingly excluded Sunni Arabs from political life, including barring nine parties and over 450 candidates from running in the 2010 parliamentary elections, overseeing the arrests of prominent Sunni politicians by security forces, and suppressing peaceful protests.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Miller, who has held the seat since 2018, chose not to seek reelection in favor of running in the crowded 2nd Congressional District race.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Two former City Council members, a school board trustee and a businessman are running in the May 2 election to replace Mayor Jeff Cheney.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Prominent Georgia political figures like former representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senators Ossoff and Warnock have denounced the attacks, while candidates to replace MTG and others running in midterm elections have backed the president.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Skiing was naturally her first love, but the passion was merged with track and trail running in her teens – Gibson is also a professional trail runner.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Middleton is currently running in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
With this model, new entrants can get production up and running in an interim facility in as little as three months and move into a more permanent facility within a year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Al-Maliki’s government increasingly excluded Sunni Arabs from political life, including barring nine parties and over 450 candidates from running in the 2010 parliamentary elections, overseeing the arrests of prominent Sunni politicians by security forces, and suppressing peaceful protests.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running in
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There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Royals partied in the visiting clubhouse at Atlanta.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The deal under discussion would fund the department except for the part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement charged with arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants.—
Theodoric Meyer,
Washington Post,
24 Mar. 2026
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The holdup on arresting Tyson is that the public defender originally assigned to Tyson also represents Jones.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The group of Republican organizations dedicated to these contests reported raising a record amount of money last year, pulling in $29 million in preparation for the 2026 midterms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Storms rumbled across much of the Lone Star State overnight as a Pacific low pressure system pushed into the region, pulling in a steady stream of moisture and interacting with an already unstable atmosphere across Central Texas.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Riverside County sheriff and GOP governor candidate draws heat for seizing 650,000 ballots from last November’s election, claiming possible fraud with little evidence.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Much speculation has been focused on US forces potentially seizing Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Their big man was essential on the biggest stage Thursday night after coming over from Florida Atlantic in the offseason.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Defenseman John Carlson finally made his Ducks debut after coming over in a trade-deadline deal with Washington.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kaufman-Renn hit his first seven shots — going 6-for-6 and grabbing five rebounds in the first half — on the way to 20 points.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Agents targeted grocery stores, churches, and construction sites, smashing car windows and pulling people from vehicles or grabbing them at a hardware store parking lot.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Home values are dropping in some markets One big factor to note before tapping your equity right now is that home values are falling in many areas.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Reports of passenger assaults began dropping in 2025, although not enough data has been released for last year to compute complete, comparable rates among the systems.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The White House has scheduled a party for Friday and you, taxpayer, will be picking up the check – in more ways than one.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Guardsmen are also carrying out civic duties like picking up trash, tending to landscaping and scrubbing graffiti.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Running in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20in. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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