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as in visits
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in arrests
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 runs in
The Twins ambushed Crochet with four runs in the first inning, then knocked out Boston's ace lefty with a seven-run second.
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CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Agoura freshman pitcher Zach Partee threw a no-hitter in a 1-0 win over Calabasas, which came back to score four runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat the Chargers 10-9 on Friday.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Atlanta starter Grant Holmes retired the first nine Marlins batters, then gave up three runs in a 30-pitch fourth inning and was pulled.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
May and the Wolverines delivered the winningest season in program history (37-3), punctuated by one of the most emphatic NCAA Tournament runs in recent decades.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
India added key insurance runs in the eighth inning.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Down two in the ninth, the Cubs managed to put the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position following Happ’s two-out RBI single off Cade Smith, but catcher Carson Kelly struck out to end the game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
It was discontinued in 1994 but was later re-released for limited runs in the 2010s following consumer campaigns.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The Cardinals scored 22 runs in their first three games against the Tampa Bay Rays, though to be fair, there was plenty of offense to go around, with the Rays scoring 19 in the series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Agoura freshman pitcher Zach Partee threw a no-hitter in a 1-0 win over Calabasas, which came back to score four runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat the Chargers 10-9 on Friday.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Atlanta starter Grant Holmes retired the first nine Marlins batters, then gave up three runs in a 30-pitch fourth inning and was pulled.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
May and the Wolverines delivered the winningest season in program history (37-3), punctuated by one of the most emphatic NCAA Tournament runs in recent decades.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
India added key insurance runs in the eighth inning.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Down two in the ninth, the Cubs managed to put the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position following Happ’s two-out RBI single off Cade Smith, but catcher Carson Kelly struck out to end the game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
It was discontinued in 1994 but was later re-released for limited runs in the 2010s following consumer campaigns.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The Cardinals scored 22 runs in their first three games against the Tampa Bay Rays, though to be fair, there was plenty of offense to go around, with the Rays scoring 19 in the series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs in
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Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch visits the Well-Safe Protector Oil Rig at Aberdeen's South Harbour, on March 30, 2026 in Aberdeen, Scotland.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Decades into the future, a team of scientists visits in order to evaluate their progress.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Department of Damage Control arrests Trevor.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sheer scale of an estate for sale in San Francisco’s tony Pacific Heights neighborhood — a residence spanning 26,000 square feet, or the equivalent of 10 average homes — arrests the imagination.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rather than intercepting income at the source, a bank levy freezes and seizes funds that are already sitting in your checking or savings account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Like any well-meaning grifter, Anna (Halle Bailey) seizes the opportunity to hop a flight to picturesque Tuscany after meeting a handsome Italian stranger with an empty villa.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The update comes over a year after the streamer revealed the adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical books back in January 2025, with the show having been in talks for several years.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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His mother, Kristina, often comes over after games to cook him a sprawling meal.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The leader of Mecklenburg’s human resources department also pulls in more than the city’s — $239,030 to $229,029.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hyaluronic acid pulls in hydration, while niacinamide helps even tone over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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That amounts to 3 drops in a 55-gallon barrel.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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They’re usually given as drops in the mouth, not shots, WebMD said.—
Don Sweeney
April 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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This hearty dish grabs extra flavor from browning the pork chops very well in the skillet in order to produce a flavorful pan sauce with mustard and cream.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Think about how many times a day everyone in your household touches a light switch or grabs the remote.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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America's oldest brewery calls Pennsylvania home.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The break clock starts when management calls it, that includes the walk across the warehouse floor.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Runs in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20in. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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