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Definition of runs (over)next
present tense third-person singular of run (over)

runs over

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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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The 26-year-old made his MLB debut last month and allowed three runs over eight innings through his first three big league appearances. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026 Beck allowed two runs over three innings after Paul Blackburn worked as an opener with Ryan Weathers scratched due to illness. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026 The Mustangs came back with six runs over the final three innings. Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 1 May 2026 Brennan has barely played, and Borucki has allowed six runs over nine innings. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 Astros starter Mike Burrows (1-4) gave up eight hits and three runs over six innings. ABC News, 1 May 2026 In the past four games, the bullpen has allowed 20 runs over 14⅓ innings. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 The 23-year-old had been masterful after a shaky performance on opening day, allowing only three runs over his last five starts. CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Five of them came off Bello, who gave up 13 hits and eight runs over three innings of work. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Runs (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20%28over%29. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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