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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 feature brings to life one of the most iconic and beloved runs in the rich history of Batman comics.
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 11 May 2026
Marcus Semien is starting to come around at the plate as well, Tyrone Taylor had a few hits off the bench and as a starter, and Mark Vientos drove in eight runs in nine games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The Tigers then scored four runs in the bottom of the inning, highlighted by Vierling's two-run bloop double.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
Gamboa was limited by injury during spring training, allowing three runs over two innings in two appearances, and has allowed nine runs in 13 innings over three starts with Triple-A Worcester.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
The senior drove in four runs in a win over Cupertino with a pair of doubles and scored a run.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The Atlanta Braves scored seven runs in the last three innings to beat Colorado 8-6 on Friday night.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Just five times in the subsequent 26 games have the Mets scored more runs in a game than in one where they were shut out through nine.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
From there, the Angels added four runs in the second inning.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Kevin Giraud, Variety, 11 May 2026
Marcus Semien is starting to come around at the plate as well, Tyrone Taylor had a few hits off the bench and as a starter, and Mark Vientos drove in eight runs in nine games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The Tigers then scored four runs in the bottom of the inning, highlighted by Vierling's two-run bloop double.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
Gamboa was limited by injury during spring training, allowing three runs over two innings in two appearances, and has allowed nine runs in 13 innings over three starts with Triple-A Worcester.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
The senior drove in four runs in a win over Cupertino with a pair of doubles and scored a run.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The Atlanta Braves scored seven runs in the last three innings to beat Colorado 8-6 on Friday night.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Just five times in the subsequent 26 games have the Mets scored more runs in a game than in one where they were shut out through nine.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
From there, the Angels added four runs in the second inning.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs in
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At the urging of Maddy, Cassie visits a raucous mansion party hosted by a popular online influencer in the hopes of going viral.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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The ban will affect passengers sailing on Utopia of the Seas, which visits Nassau on Tuesday, plus Oasis of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas in port at CocoCay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Devlin throws a punch at Stone when the chief arrests him for drunken driving.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The horrid image in the news of a column of smoke rising above the city of Tehran — an abyss of darkness against the gray sky — arrests my attention.—
Babak Rahimi,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dean seizes the moment to confess his feelings for Allie, hoping to turn their friends-with-benefits arrangement into something more.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The chef Brooks Headley seizes the day every day, showing us that vegetables are canny, capricious characters, capable of anything.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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This honor comes over a decade after you were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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But the message comes over the course of several years, not a couple minutes of gunfire.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The star continuously sheds gas through strong stellar winds, and the black hole pulls in some of that material through its gravity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The mix of arts, food and medical employment pulls in a wide demographic.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The district is making major cuts due to significant drops in enrollment.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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There’s typically an offseason lull with most players, so drops in price or sales volume aren’t abnormal this time of year for NFL players.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Next, Beth grabs her father's hat, perched on a stand next to the photograph.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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So, pay attention to what grabs your attention now, because the cosmos could be delivering a message through the most random interaction, TikTok scroll or overheard conversation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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If Billy, who wears a turban and caftan in a few scenes, calls to mind Norma Desmond of Sunset Boulevard, Schoenbrun directly assures you that that is not an accident.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Ford, 5-day Options in Ford skewed heavily bullish, with more than five times as many calls trading as puts and more than twice as many calls bought as sold.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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