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as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in to arrest
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 run in
Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
For McGrady and Carter, ownership runs in the family now.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The company has also had frequent run-ins with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Following the street party, partygoers can run in the Ludington’s Resolution 5K at 11 a.m. Jan. 1 through downtown.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
For McGrady and Carter, ownership runs in the family now.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
Last holiday season, the Sister Act star posted an Instagram video depicting her infamous run-in with a pair of dancing, talking cactuses that reiterated her every word.
—EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The company has also had frequent run-ins with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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For more recipes and health information, visit henryford.com/blog.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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As millions make preparations to travel for the holiday, knowledge of what conditions to expect while driving to visit friends and family also makes planning easier.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The calendar change likely comes one day after news broke that Kennedy, 32, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence at his home in Los Angeles.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The police have already arrested the Defense Minister, the chief of the National Police, the head of the Metropolitan Police and the military counterintelligence commander for collaborating in the insurrection.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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The clip of the charming and unexpected encounter was posted by Fran Dias Rufino (@frandiasrufino) and has garnered more than 54.8 million views since it was shared on November 12.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Still, Christmas Vacation is worth watching alone for Randy Quaid's Cousin Eddie and Chevy Chase's fumbling encounter with a buxom department store salesperson.Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Gi-hun chases the recruiter off and seizes the business card from the victim.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 2-pound cordless device is easy to grab in a pinch to clean small spills and fur balls off of furniture, and it can also be used to refresh car interiors.Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Rather than going cold turkey on nightly dinner dates, try scaling back to just weekends, then using Thursday nights to grab drinks with your college pals.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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After Charlie went away to college, Andrea came over to Jenny’s house every other night.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ralph Kirkpatrick, the renowned harpsichordist, came over to Bill’s to try it out.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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But momentum really picked up with Astro's Playroom, the bite-size 2020 3D platformer that was bundled with every PlayStation 5—again to show off the hardware features.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Two weeks after that hit in the alleyway, two Columbus police officers would pick up Sleaze on felony probation violations.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the chaos, Dr. Jackie takes an unfortunate fall, prompting Sweet Tea to step in and help her up.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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It was all supposed to be taken care of in the omnibus budget bill, until Trump and Musk stepped in and sunk the entire measure.Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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