as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I could run over right now if that's good for you
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as in to practice
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 run (over)
CBS News, 13 May 2026
LaMelo Ball must sit down for a legal interview about the day he is accused of running over a child’s foot outside the Spectrum Center, a judge ordered a month before the star Charlotte Hornets player is expected to go to trial in the civil case.
—Julia Coin
may 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Iglesias has not allowed a run over 11 2/3 innings this season.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Police believe that during their date, the pair argued, leading to Taft being run over with his car, ABC 15 Arizona reported, citing court documents.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
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Iglesias has not allowed a run over 11 2/3 innings this season.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
LaMelo Ball must sit down for a legal interview about the day he is accused of running over a child’s foot outside the Spectrum Center, a judge ordered a month before the star Charlotte Hornets player is expected to go to trial in the civil case.
—Julia Coin
may 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Iglesias has not allowed a run over 11 2/3 innings this season.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Police believe that during their date, the pair argued, leading to Taft being run over with his car, ABC 15 Arizona reported, citing court documents.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run (over)
Verb
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To fully experience the marketplace, shoppers should visit the food courts for global flavors, and the outdoor markets and produce room for a wide selection of Asian produce.—
Jen Crystal,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
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Levine asks to meet Epstein while visiting New York.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
May 22,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Penix is practicing just six months after surgery to repair the ACL in his left knee.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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The Caballero circus dynasty dates back to the turn of the 20th century in Guadalajara, with Adelaida Caballero was the first in the family to practice the joyous spectacle.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Her nonchalant reaction makes sense considering the Timberwolves scored 37 runs in their last three regular season games and 32 runs in their three playoff games entering Saturday.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Fedde surrendered three runs in the fourth — a rally that started on a triple by Luis Arraez that was just out of the reach of right fielder Jarred Kelenic.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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And there’s Kulak, who came over from Pittsburgh in the Sam Girard swap, now only the third guy in NHL annals to play with MacKinnon, Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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The flight home seemed routine — until a surprise announcement came over the intercom.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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According to Courtney, members of Cleveland Clinic's Intensive Care team and staff from other departments stepped in to help organize the ceremony on short notice.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Health officials believe the first case was weeks before the WHO stepped in and declared a public health emergency.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The Angels are on track to miss the postseason for a 12th consecutive season, prompting restless fans to call for new owners who will invest in building a team capable of reaching the playoffs.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Stephanie also started making special allergy-friendly recipes that Logan could eat on special occasions, which evolved into a business called Rare Treats Baking Company, which helps other families dealing with food allergies and eosinophilic disorders.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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