1
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
Carrillo presented a rough schedule for how Franklin could get the market up and running in 2026.
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Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, two other high-profile Republicans running in the race have raised six-figure numbers — far surpassing the 2023 gubernatorial candidate.
—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
Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, two other high-profile Republicans running in the race have raised six-figure numbers — far surpassing the 2023 gubernatorial candidate.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running in
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How to Watch Grizzlies vs Warriors Rookie Cedric Coward scored 22 of his game-high 27 points in the second half as Memphis pulled away from the visiting Indiana Pacers on Saturday night for a 128-103 blowout victory.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Turner spoke with an arresting conviction, locating Canada’s fate in geography, history, and its defining quest to defy manifest destiny and political gravity.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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In Douala, Cameroon’s economic hub, security forces used water cannons and tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters, arresting close to 100.—
Amindeh Blaise Atabong,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Under Georgian law, buying, transporting or selling nuclear or radioactive material is punishable by up to five years in prison and seizing a nuclear material can lead to a sentence of up to 10 years.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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As French police, government officials and top executives at the Louvre Museum continue to scratch their heads over how thieves managed to brazenly steal priceless jewelry in broad daylight, a German company is seizing the moment and grabbing its 15 minutes of fame.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Campaign Evolved is a safe bet in an increasingly unstable market that tugs on the heartstrings of veteran fans while pulling in a whole new community of potential PlayStation players conveniently in time for its big anniversary.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The model, called Project Eluna, is built to help operators anticipate supply chain bottlenecks by pulling in historical and real-time data to recommend actions, ideally cutting down time needed to analyze dashboards so users can spend more time coaching their teams.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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Henderson follows with 146 yards with a touchdown, with 107 of his yards coming over the past two weeks.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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The victims are coming over here from China.—
Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Peterson led the way, scoring 26 points — 24 before halftime — and grabbing four rebounds.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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When playing within their own half, United adjust into a 5-4-1 with the No 10s dropping in to better protect central midfield.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 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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While reflecting on her first performance, Furtado remembered buying the pink dress from a store called Original on Queen West in Toronto, and also picking up some sparkly platform shoes for the monumental moment.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nelson’s defense gave up 158 total yards, with the Texans picking up just 41 yards on the ground on 30 attempts.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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