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as in ejecting
to drive or force out
the dog often ran off cats and other animals that had intruded upon his owner's property
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as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
their rebellious daughter's run off because she was disciplined again
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as in flying
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the mouse ran off as soon as it saw us
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Recent Examples of running off
Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha is another right-footed left-winger, but is charged with partnering an overlapping full-back and running off central midfield tempo-setters such as Bruno Fernandes.
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Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Water experts are quick to point out that water running off fields or leaking out of canals filters into aquifers or drains back to the river.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Applying less also means fewer nutrients running off into rivers and streams.
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Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Video shows the horse attached to the carriage running off.
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Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The day after a rainstorm, take a walk around your lawn and identify low spots with standing water or evidence of paths where excess water is running off.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
As Louderback was running off the field, he was told by several people, including MU coach Bob Stull, that there had been a fifth down.
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Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
The water running off the farm tested thousands of times higher than federal drinking water standards for forever chemicals.
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Dylan Jackson,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Rivas was 13 when she was last seen by her family earlier that month, prior to running off for the second time.
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Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Water experts are quick to point out that water running off fields or leaking out of canals filters into aquifers or drains back to the river.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Applying less also means fewer nutrients running off into rivers and streams.
—
Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Video shows the horse attached to the carriage running off.
—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The day after a rainstorm, take a walk around your lawn and identify low spots with standing water or evidence of paths where excess water is running off.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
As Louderback was running off the field, he was told by several people, including MU coach Bob Stull, that there had been a fifth down.
—
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
The water running off the farm tested thousands of times higher than federal drinking water standards for forever chemicals.
—
Dylan Jackson,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Rivas was 13 when she was last seen by her family earlier that month, prior to running off for the second time.
—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running off
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The relatively painless prices for ejecting bad contracts continued at this year’s trade deadline.
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The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.
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Engineers have been trying to capture this escaping waste heat and turn it back into electricity using thermoelectric devices.
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The current population is a result of the toads escaping or being released by importers during the 1950s and ‘60s, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
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So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon.
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Integration Calling genomics the most powerful data asset in biopharma does not mean dismissing other data types.
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For now, Comcast is dismissing M&A talk, but there also is the matter of timing.
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Lastly, Salinas had an active warrant against him filed in May for fleeing from police after a hit and run.
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Upon arrival, officers saw two people and a child allegedly fleeing from the store into a vehicle.
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Rather than retreating into defensive shape after losing possession, teams are immediately attempting to recover the ball high up the pitch.
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Officials said the dog's owner attempted to use bear spray while retreating from the area but was unsuccessful.
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
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Crews were back out on Saturday to search for a man who Elgin police said was running away with a large knife and went into the Fox River after an incident Friday morning.
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The bear bit through flesh and bone, dragging him for about 20 feet before dropping him and running away.
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