1
as in visits
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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2
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
With Cefinn, Cameron channeled her love of fashion as well as commerce, a passion that runs in the family.
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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
The Padres trailed by two runs in what had been a more lopsided game; in the top of the third, starting pitcher Nestor Cortes, who allowed a leadoff home run to begin the afternoon, surrendered back-to-back-to-back homers for the second time this season.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Following her loss to Nunes, Shevchenko dropped to 125 pounds and went on one of the most impressive runs in the history of the UFC women’s divisions.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Her track record at the US Open is nothing to scoff at, with semifinal runs in both 2023 and 2024.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The Sox have lost four straight, allowing at least 10 runs in each of their last three games.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The 19 runs scored are a club record in a home game for the Mets, whose 12 runs in the first two innings were also the most in team history.
—Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
My Align Pants held up through hundreds of HIIT workouts and runs in college, with buttery-soft material that stays in place even during the sweatiest days.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
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
The Padres trailed by two runs in what had been a more lopsided game; in the top of the third, starting pitcher Nestor Cortes, who allowed a leadoff home run to begin the afternoon, surrendered back-to-back-to-back homers for the second time this season.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Following her loss to Nunes, Shevchenko dropped to 125 pounds and went on one of the most impressive runs in the history of the UFC women’s divisions.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Her track record at the US Open is nothing to scoff at, with semifinal runs in both 2023 and 2024.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The Sox have lost four straight, allowing at least 10 runs in each of their last three games.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The 19 runs scored are a club record in a home game for the Mets, whose 12 runs in the first two innings were also the most in team history.
—Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
My Align Pants held up through hundreds of HIIT workouts and runs in college, with buttery-soft material that stays in place even during the sweatiest days.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs in
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Whether someone attends an event, visits the gallery, or donates to a charity, Joan emphasizes the importance of staying in touch.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Eddy Chen/Prime Taylor visits Belly in Paris for New Year’s Eve.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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When Day succumbs to his wounds, Dusk seizes the vacuum, claiming Hari Seldon’s psychohistory crystal.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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By the time Megan seizes control of the reins at the film’s close, the abrupt denouement feels jarringly disconnected rather than organic to the storytelling.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gilchrist comes over to smell it on me.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Emma comes over for breakfast in the morning and again at night.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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HubSpot’s new Data Hub, which replaces Operations Hub, pulls in structured CRM records, emails, call transcripts, and outside signals.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fritz, 41, has a magnetism that pulls in just about anyone in his orbit.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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La Valle, which was among the municipalities with the highest drops in 2024 and 2025, may have a major flood in 2018 to blame for its population loss, according to village clerk and treasuer Deanna Copsey.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But the feeling when a film grabs hold remains the same—by a story, a character, a voice—that, never goes out of season.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the city has also faced a recent string of controversies under her leadership and calls for greater transparency.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Coel, the boundary-pushing revelation from I May Destroy You, is a perfect foil, hiding Lori’s feelings behind her deadpan delivery, unblinking sphinx-like stare and wary body language but poised to shoot barbs when the moment calls for them.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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