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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
Those who had VenApp before August 2024 can access it on their smartphones, and the government also created and sponsored a mobile version that runs in browsers.
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, Betts had one hit in four tries – a little-and-late single with the Dodgers trailing by five runs in the eighth inning in a 6-2 Game 4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who wound up doubling up Betts at second base one batter later.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Kirby gave the Mariners four innings of one-run ball in Game 7, though that came after the Blue Jays tagged him for eight runs in Game 3, which sparked a turning point for the eventual AL champions.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The Jays rapped out 18 hits, roughing up Seattle starter George Kirby for eight runs in four innings.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers failed to pick up any runs in that inning.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, Betts had one hit in four tries – a little-and-late single with the Dodgers trailing by five runs in the eighth inning in a 6-2 Game 4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who wound up doubling up Betts at second base one batter later.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Kirby gave the Mariners four innings of one-run ball in Game 7, though that came after the Blue Jays tagged him for eight runs in Game 3, which sparked a turning point for the eventual AL champions.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The Jays rapped out 18 hits, roughing up Seattle starter George Kirby for eight runs in four innings.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers failed to pick up any runs in that inning.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs in
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That will be put to the test in the Big 12 when Brigham Young visits Texas Tech.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ohio State visits Purdue next week.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Police officer Hugo Crussi (Vogrincic) traces the voice to a young preacher, Jonas Flores (Zurita), and arrests him.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The slender but powerful book takes place over the course of a week, when Ma’s plans are suddenly imperiled while Boomba seizes the chance to make up for his past mistakes and help his family.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
22 Dec. 2025
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In the novel, Joan Goodwin, a physics professor with a lifelong love of the stars, seizes the chance to join NASA’s first class of women astronauts and soon finds friendship, passion, and purpose among her fellow trainees.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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O'Heir and Offerman's reunion comes over a decade after Parks and Recreation's finale aired in February 2015.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The separation comes over five years after the parents pleaded guilty to paying half a million dollars to get both their children into the University of Southern California during the infamous Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Today, Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis, which sprawls across the plateau above the white terraces, are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site that pulls in busloads of visitors.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Hawes pulls in the pass with no one around him, though impressively, based on the play’s result, the pass was only three yards past the line of scrimmage.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund report released on Tuesday shows total line-of-duty deaths dropped from 148 in 2024 to 111 last year, with drops in every fatality category.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The city of Los Angeles just recorded its lowest homicide total in more than half a century, mirroring precipitous drops in many other large cities nationwide last year — and sparking a range of theories about what’s going on.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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But the sustained fury grabs you.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Today, artificial intelligence grabs headlines and AI stocks are soaring.—
Drew O’Connor,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Nov. 2025
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HotHands Hand Warmers 40-pack Even if the forecast calls for a warm day, the crisp and cool afternoon can require some extra tools to stay warm.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The current design of the contemporary-looking restaurant calls for a large, 42-seat indoor bar that opens out onto the patio, and a smaller outdoor bar that can seat 15.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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