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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running in
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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
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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
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After all, the name Polly Adler is known in and of itself, and arresting me for pandering is a feather in the cap for any cop or assistant district attorney.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Police responded to a call for battery/domestic violence at a residence in West Hills prior to arresting Jackson.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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On his way to release, Prince learned exactly how to give haircuts to them to please both the cult fans coming over from previous albums and his new mainstream fanbase.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Hill was known for his blocking prowess, coming over from the Dolphins.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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Dollar stores are increasingly pulling in shoppers earning over $100,000 annually, who are trading down.—
Juveria Tabassum,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Luguentz Dort is making $18 million this season as a 3-and-D wing, while Devin Vassell is pulling in $27 million.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
2 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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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
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Syrian authorities regularly boast of seizing weapons headed for Lebanon.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Still, seizing ships doesn’t seem like a very effective way to fill the Treasury’s coffers, and embracing freebooting carries risks besides financial ones.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
4 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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The best know how to play through grabbing or shoving of various degrees.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Wembanyama finished Game 6 with 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Running in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20in. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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