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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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2
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
Meanwhile, two other high-profile Republicans running in the race have raised six-figure numbers — far surpassing the 2023 gubernatorial candidate.
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Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
The TikTok video posted earlier this week, which amassed over 86,000 views in three days, showed Cammy two days after her injection, running in circles around the house.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Heim worked his way back to the front of the pack in the final stage as Brent Crews, who started third and had been running in the Top Five most of the day, grabbed the late lead.
—Shane Connuck
october 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Also in the video, Renye said, is a member of the church congregation running in the same direction as the officers with a handgun but Renye said the member did not fire his weapon.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Some candidates running in the 2026 midterm have already invoked Kirk’s assassination in campaign ads and fundraising materials.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Roger’s Gardens is still carrying on its traditions too, with the Halloween boutique running in the first half of the fall and the Christmas boutique set to open in October.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Civil charges have also been filed against Packer, including dogs running in a pack and vicious dog, the spokesperson said.
—Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Now, as part of the House settlement, all third-party NIL deals over $600 are subject to review and approval by NIL Go, a portal the new College Sports Commission is running in conjunction with the accounting firm Deloitte.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
The TikTok video posted earlier this week, which amassed over 86,000 views in three days, showed Cammy two days after her injection, running in circles around the house.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Heim worked his way back to the front of the pack in the final stage as Brent Crews, who started third and had been running in the Top Five most of the day, grabbed the late lead.
—Shane Connuck
october 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Also in the video, Renye said, is a member of the church congregation running in the same direction as the officers with a handgun but Renye said the member did not fire his weapon.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Some candidates running in the 2026 midterm have already invoked Kirk’s assassination in campaign ads and fundraising materials.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Roger’s Gardens is still carrying on its traditions too, with the Halloween boutique running in the first half of the fall and the Christmas boutique set to open in October.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Civil charges have also been filed against Packer, including dogs running in a pack and vicious dog, the spokesperson said.
—Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Now, as part of the House settlement, all third-party NIL deals over $600 are subject to review and approval by NIL Go, a portal the new College Sports Commission is running in conjunction with the accounting firm Deloitte.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running in
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That sense of reiterating his faith and a fresh start were on display Sunday night as Brown registered his first two-touchdown game in four seasons to help the resurgent Chiefs beat visiting Detroit 30-17.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Building a case for foul play required showing not only that the beat at North Head had a history of anti-gay violence but that Scott might have been visiting the beat in the first place.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Finance the economy is so challenged that more Americans are raising money to buy food—an arresting data point that captures the widening gap between household budgets and basic needs.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bodycam footage of police arresting a pile of macaroni and cheese.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The incidents highlight the contortions of the Taliban four years after seizing power of Afghanistan.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Polymarket for its part has drawn in younger users with a better platform and by seizing upon the pandemic-era gambling trend especially prevalent in Gen Z men—not to mention with a little help from a newly friendly regulatory environment.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Jobs present more of a risk now Powell acknowledged Tuesday that the central bank’s dual mandate—stable prices and maximum employment—has suddenly started pulling in the other direction.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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This prevents malware from sending more data out or pulling in additional malicious code.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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On the first power play, Buium missed the net on one chance, tried to go one-on-one with no support from his teammates and slipped coming over the blue line for a turnover and soon after missed catching a drop pass.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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From there, Ben will handle most of the build, with friends occasionally coming over to help out on special projects.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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But this year Swift has a new album dropping in just a few weeks.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Republican president has repeatedly criticized both Washington and Chicago — Democratic bastions led by Black mayors — for out-of-control street crime, despite crime rates dropping in the two cities.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Mitchell Summers rambled for 250 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, including an 80-yard score, while Jack Snyder threw for 147 yards and a TD while picking up 68 yards on the ground.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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With the strong onshore winds picking up as the storm begins tracking north, coastal flooding will also exacerbate any flooding that occurs from heavy rainfall.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Running in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20in. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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