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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 move sent shockwaves through the wrestling world and marked the end of one of the most successful independent runs in modern history.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
No starter has allowed more than two runs in any game in that span.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Williams allowed runs in seven of his first nine outings after the break as the Yankees kept falling out of second place in the AL East.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Opta Stats noted that only Gibson had eight or more wins and six or fewer runs in an 11-start span in a single season in the modern baseball era.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Gilbert allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
The Marlins led 6-0 before the Rockies scored three runs in the eighth inning and two in the ninth.
—Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
With Cefinn, Cameron channeled her love of fashion as well as commerce, a passion that runs in the family.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Bradley gave up four runs in five innings his last time out.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
No starter has allowed more than two runs in any game in that span.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Williams allowed runs in seven of his first nine outings after the break as the Yankees kept falling out of second place in the AL East.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Opta Stats noted that only Gibson had eight or more wins and six or fewer runs in an 11-start span in a single season in the modern baseball era.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Gilbert allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
The Marlins led 6-0 before the Rockies scored three runs in the eighth inning and two in the ninth.
—Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
With Cefinn, Cameron channeled her love of fashion as well as commerce, a passion that runs in the family.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Bradley gave up four runs in five innings his last time out.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs in
Verb
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Many people struggle to keep their health details organized, especially when doctor visits pile up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The transfer from Tulsa blessed with a nice arm and fast feet has engineered two consecutive victories and will start his third consecutive game on Saturday night when Cal Poly of San Luis Obispo visits Hornet Stadium for a Big Sky Conference opener.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Against her will, Fadia becomes trapped in an asylum while her cousin seizes her inheritance, depriving her of even her right to grieve.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Amelia Mitcham seizes opportunity to help her neighborhood A local investor has renovated a former tavern in Milwaukee's Merrill Park neighborhood.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jana’s video comes over 10 years after the family’s original reality show was canceled by TLC in July 2015.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Noel comes over and takes the napkin and spoon from her and holds the napkin down to crotch level.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cloudastructure’s system, by contrast, uses Artificial Intelligence to watch every camera at once and only pulls in a human guard when there is a reason to pay attention.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Another is the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), which pulls in more data about household resources and cost of living.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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But experts warn that the risks for sudden, dramatic drops in price remain.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The agent then grabs Moreta-Galarza and forces her several feet down the hallway and into a wall.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jonah grabs Henry's gun and shoots him coldly in the head.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some fans got the impression that Hurts took over the play calls from first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The technique calls for a player to use his fist to strike the ball at a downward angle, out and away from the body.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Runs in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20in. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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