as in visiting
to make a brief visit
I could run over right now if that's good for you
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as in practicing
to do over and over so as to become skilled
let's run over this dance number one more time
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Recent Examples of running (over)
Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
But again and again, Bargatze focused less on those who had won than on the stakes of running over time.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The net was pulled along the sandy bottom, running over rocks jutting out from the soft seafloor.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The goal was followed by Wissa running over to the dugouts to celebrate with set-piece coach Keith Andrews.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
To shut out the outside world, the Aventho 100 have active noise cancellation, which cuts down on unwanted sounds from continuous noise like aircraft engines or a train running over tracks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The footage allegedly shows Dawkins running over Cain in a yard with his vehicle.
—Pj Green
august 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
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With high traffic roadways running over many portions of the creek, having ample eyes on the area is a beneficial first step.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
But again and again, Bargatze focused less on those who had won than on the stakes of running over time.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The net was pulled along the sandy bottom, running over rocks jutting out from the soft seafloor.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The goal was followed by Wissa running over to the dugouts to celebrate with set-piece coach Keith Andrews.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
To shut out the outside world, the Aventho 100 have active noise cancellation, which cuts down on unwanted sounds from continuous noise like aircraft engines or a train running over tracks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The footage allegedly shows Dawkins running over Cain in a yard with his vehicle.
—Pj Green
august 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Running (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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