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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
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.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Traynere is running in the Democratic primary March 17 with running mate Barbara Ann Parker.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Inside the Talarico decision The CBS intervention stemmed from Colbert’s interview with James Talarico, a Texas state representative and rising star in the Democratic Party, who is currently running in the Texas Senate primary.
—Brian Stelter, 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
There were six Democrats and four Republicans running in their respective primaries.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 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
Power On Demand Sennheiser says the RS 275 kit can be up and running in a matter of minutes and the settings can be personalized using the Sennheiser’s free Smart Control Plus app, which is available for Android and iOS devices.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Traynere is running in the Democratic primary March 17 with running mate Barbara Ann Parker.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Inside the Talarico decision The CBS intervention stemmed from Colbert’s interview with James Talarico, a Texas state representative and rising star in the Democratic Party, who is currently running in the Texas Senate primary.
—Brian Stelter, 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
There were six Democrats and four Republicans running in their respective primaries.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 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
Power On Demand Sennheiser says the RS 275 kit can be up and running in a matter of minutes and the settings can be personalized using the Sennheiser’s free Smart Control Plus app, which is available for Android and iOS devices.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running in
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Start by visiting Elmina Castle, the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa, founded by Portuguese colonizers in 1482.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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And following every swish, the Rockets crowd broke from tradition and applauded the visiting guard.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The film is… touchingly funny, visually arresting and somehow a consistent joy to watch.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the last year, Mexican troops have been deployed across the country to quell narco-violence, arresting legions of cartel operatives, seizing tons of illicit drugs and busting hundreds of clandestine laboratories.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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While Holladay blew out Renshaw in the early vote numbers, pulling in 2,394 early votes to Renshaw's 1,365, on election day Holladay bested Renshaw by a mere two votes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The study found one of the biggest dangers for cyclists was cars pulling in and out of curbside parking spaces and crossing bicycle traffic.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine accused Hungary’s pro-Russian government of taking the Ukrainians hostage and illegally seizing millions of dollars in cash.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The same thing happened in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Newcastle, with O’Brien seizing on Dan Burn’s clearing header.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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McDermott, 55, with more than 30 years’ experience, had worked with Pettit in the Crown Point Community School Corporation before coming over to Duneland to become his top assistant in 2019.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Joveljić had 18 goals in 32 appearances last season after coming over from the 2024 MLS Cup champion Los Angeles Galaxy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Wembanyama had back-to-back dunks in the second quarter, including grabbing his own miss and throwing it down for what became a three-point play on a foul by Javonte Green.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brigham is also charged with assaulting a man by grabbing and twisting his genitals.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even just dropping in to hold the baby so her daughter can take a one-hour nap goes a long way.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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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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Age is also key here — the Bulls wouldn’t help themselves by picking up a big who’s already in his late 20s, aging him out of the current plan focused around 21-year-old Matas Buzelis.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers are picking up essentials early, aiming to avoid last-minute trips if roads become unsafe.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Running in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20in. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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