Thesaurus results for RUNS (OVER)

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of run (over)

as in visits

to make a brief visit I could run over right now if that's good for you

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of run over

as in practices

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 runs (over)

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Bryce Eldridge hit a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to cap an incredible comeback by the San Francisco Giants, who scored 10 runs over the final two innings of an 11-10 victory against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. —

CBS News, 10 June 2026 While allowing six runs over his past four innings certainly isn’t a step forward, McCullough expressed faith in the inexperienced pitcher, pointing to his success in Jacksonville as a reason to remain patient. —

Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026 Grichuk’s pair of home runs and one by Derek Hill helped chip away from an early hole dug by Kay, who allowed six runs over four innings. —

Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 Right-hander Tyler Mahle surrendered a homer and allowed three runs over five innings with three walks to three strikeouts. —

Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 The Cubs have 28 runs over those 14 losses. —

David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 Kochanowicz gave up four runs over four innings of a start against the A’s last season and seven runs over four innings in a 2024 outing. —

Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 20 May 2026 Eli Bryant struck out five and allowed two runs over five innings of work as Martha’s Vineyard defeated Barnstable 6-2 in a nonleague matchup. —

Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026 The host Sea Lions scored 12 runs over the final five innings, rallying to tie the game in the ninth, 10th and 11th before winning on Ruch’s game-winning hit. —

Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026

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In the scene, Clinton visits Matty Bennett (Scott Grimes), who works at the local Dunkin’ Donuts.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 June 2026
The family visits Steve about once a month, while phone calls are less frequent due to prison restrictions.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026