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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
In February, the party’s governing body blocked Burnham from running in another by-election.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Maasdam and Brink are running in.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
That's a lot of satellites, but Amazon Leo's scope is dwarfed by that of SpaceX's Starlink, a competitor network that's already up and running in LEO.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 June 2026
His latest original series Keep the Meter Running sees him hop into a cab, ask the cabbie to take him to their favorite place, and, yes, keep the meter running in the process.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
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
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
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Maasdam and Brink are running in.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
That's a lot of satellites, but Amazon Leo's scope is dwarfed by that of SpaceX's Starlink, a competitor network that's already up and running in LEO.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 June 2026
His latest original series Keep the Meter Running sees him hop into a cab, ask the cabbie to take him to their favorite place, and, yes, keep the meter running in the process.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running in
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The teen was visiting the city from India with his parents and younger brother to celebrate his graduation when the incident occurred, The Times reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Over the years, especially up to the mid-1960s, the city rolled out ticker-tape parades for visiting foreign leaders, historic anniversaries and feats in aviation, war, sports, music, space travel and more.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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An Observer reporter witnessed officers arresting one individual wearing a custom face mask and another who was placed in the back of a police four-wheeler.—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Randle is a productive and skilled player who embraced being in Minnesota after coming over in the trade from New York.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Here's everything coming over the next seven days.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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After pulling in pet lovers last year on Superman, the doggy treat label is back with a new co-branded product, the Milk‑Bone Krypto Soft & Chewy Mini Treats.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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This year’s Southeast Asia 500, Fortune’s annual ranking of the region’s largest companies by revenue, captures a corporate landscape pulling in two directions at once.—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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While the world’s oceans have generally been heating up, one patch of the Atlantic located south of Greenland has been dropping in temperature.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
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And then, her par putt on 18 – measured at 2 feet, 10 inches – spun tantalizingly around the rim of the cup before dropping in and ending the suspense.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Hezbollah and Israel went to war shortly after the outbreak of the wider conflict, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at civilian communities in northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Federal immigration agents were seizing people across the city.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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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
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Traders place 64% odds on the next interest rate hike coming by July 2027.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Farage, Reform’s attention-grabbing but divisive leader, was a curiously low-key presence.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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With that in mind, if the Pacers want to acquire a draft pick, following their past and grabbing one in the 30s makes good sense.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Running in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20in. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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