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Definition of running (over)next
present participle of run (over)

running over

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verb (2)

present participle of run over

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Recent Examples of running (over)
Verb
Shortly before running over Lindsey, Milligan said Lindsey approached his vehicle and pulled on the door’s handles, the statement said. Caroline Zimmerman may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 LaMelo Ball must sit down for a legal interview about the day he is accused of running over a child’s foot outside the Spectrum Center, a judge ordered a month before the star Charlotte Hornets player is expected to go to trial in the civil case. Julia Coin may 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026 The driver continued on after running over the man, the complaint states. Wcco Staff, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 Frank Castle, who is seen running over Peter during a car chase. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 Jayden Ryan Wallace was charged with first-degree vehicular homicide after running over North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes outside of Hughes' home on Friday night. Maya Rosenberg, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026 That year’s Games will take place in part of the largest interconnected ski area on the planet, running over about 600 km. Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 Feb. 2026 Kenneth Branagh starred as the eponymous police inspector in a British TV version, running over 2008-16. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026 With high traffic roadways running over many portions of the creek, having ample eyes on the area is a beneficial first step. Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running (over)
Verb
  • Spend time walking around, snapping photos, or visiting the small interactive museum, ZOOOM, where a short 3D film flies viewers over the mountain range; admission is included in the ticket price.
    Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
  • Local baseball legend Derrek Lee attested that, after visiting all 30 big-league cities, West Sacramento deserves to be among them.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Over the past two decades of practicing emergency medicine, my shifts have begun the same way — walking past a room full of people waiting for care.
    Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
  • Hotel guests can discover their inner artist by learning or practicing techniques in their suite with views of the park.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Haaland, by contrast, is running in a blue state and has a strong shot at her state's governorship.
    James Powel, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • McBath had considered running in the crowded Democratic race for governor, but suspended her exploratory bid last year, pointing to her need to focus on her husband's health after complications from a recent cancer surgery.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Hill was known for his blocking prowess, coming over from the Dolphins.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
  • The 28-year-old Imai is in his first big-league season after coming over from Japan.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Williams pops off Williams scored 10 early points, knocking down a few 3-pointers and dropping in a layup to get the crowd going, and then canning a smooth midrange shot to get up to double figures within five minutes.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
  • Why aren't prices dropping in response?
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • The first boardwalk in the United States opened there in 1870, luring tourists coming by train from Philadelphia and New York.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Traders place 64% odds on the next interest rate hike coming by July 2027.
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • More parents today are stepping in, or thinking about helping their kids secure keys to a home.
    Jake Angelo, Fortune, 27 May 2026
  • With David ultimately stepping in as director, his family saw it through.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • But natural gas use actually grew slightly in the first quarter, which meant coal took an even greater hit, with its use dropping by over 10 percent.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
  • The investigation took a toll on the organization, with donations dropping by more than two-thirds in 2017 to less than $1 million.
    Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

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