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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
Earlier, Wolfe played video for the jury that showed multiple recreations of an impact involving a 2021 Lexus LX 570 SUV and a crash dummy to simulate that alleged impact of Read's vehicle of the same make and model on O'Keefe, whom she is accused of killing in a drunken hit-and-run.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
He was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries before being booked into Santa Clara County jail on charges of hit-and-run, DUI and evading a police officer, the spokesperson said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Waterbury on Thursday involving a pickup truck and two motorcycles.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
The Grapevine Police Department is leading the investigation into the hit-and-run accident involving the Toyota, and Texas Game Wardens are investigating the collision on the water that led to Moore’s death.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
He was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries before being booked into Santa Clara County jail on charges of hit-and-run, DUI and evading a police officer, the spokesperson said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Waterbury on Thursday involving a pickup truck and two motorcycles.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
The Grapevine Police Department is leading the investigation into the hit-and-run accident involving the Toyota, and Texas Game Wardens are investigating the collision on the water that led to Moore’s death.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
Adjective
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In an era of such rapid and enormous change, the characteristics that defined an American, an American body, and, therefore, American citizenship itself were unstable and uncertain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Fanning out across downtown with no real destination is an L.A. tradition — what about joining the many immigrant rights groups who have set up rapid response networks to show up where la migra does?—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The Checkers’ response, however, was swift and decisive.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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But the House adjourned without taking up the measure, amid swift opposition from business groups.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Coupang, an e-commerce giant known for its speedy delivery services, was born in Seoul and is now based in Seattle.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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First baseman Tyler Soderstrom couldn’t snag a throw in the dirt and the speedy Buxton reached base.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The only prompt each artist received from Urquiaga was a color—the rest was up to their interpretation.—
Allure Staff,
Allure,
9 June 2025
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If enacted, its provisions would take effect after a 90-day transition period, delivering prompt changes to Medicare penalty rules for eligible seniors.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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