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as in stabbing
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
before I knew what was happening, the thug had run through me with a knife
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as in spending
to use up carelessly
how did you manage to run through $300 in one day?
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Recent Examples of running through
Stars & Stripes Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea is a big part of America’s history, and that is honored at The Peninsula New York, who has introduced a Stars & Stripes Afternoon Tea, that is awash wit red, white, and blue and running through July 18.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Even without a 30-foot-tall steel wall running through the land, there is concern about CBP’s plans.
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Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Even without a 30-foot-tall (9-meter-tall) steel wall running through the land, there is concern about CBP’s plans.
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Rebecca Santana,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Videos showed youths running through the event and scuffling with police before officers shooed attendees away.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Suffield’s 6th Annual Summer Fair is running through Saturday, June 27, according to organizers.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Under the terms of the new legislation, financing agreements can now be signed through the end of 2029, with payments running through the end of 2031.
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 June 2026
His father said through tears that Carrie Meek’s spirit was running through his son.
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Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
The cells can transmit the information to the brain through nerve connections running through the liver.
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Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Even without a 30-foot-tall steel wall running through the land, there is concern about CBP’s plans.
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Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Even without a 30-foot-tall (9-meter-tall) steel wall running through the land, there is concern about CBP’s plans.
—
Rebecca Santana,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Videos showed youths running through the event and scuffling with police before officers shooed attendees away.
—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Suffield’s 6th Annual Summer Fair is running through Saturday, June 27, according to organizers.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Under the terms of the new legislation, financing agreements can now be signed through the end of 2029, with payments running through the end of 2031.
—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 June 2026
His father said through tears that Carrie Meek’s spirit was running through his son.
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Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
The cells can transmit the information to the brain through nerve connections running through the liver.
—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running through
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The film centers on a New York murder trial where a teenage boy is accused of stabbing his abusive dad and a jury has the kid's fate in their hands.
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In one instance, the suspect is accused of personally taking part in the killing by stabbing a victim in the chest with a knife, the prosecutors said.
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The child, identified by authorities as Klieber Moran, was rescued after spending six days trapped beneath the rubble, Rodríguez said.
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After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
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On the other hand, however, take a step back and the world-building is jaw-dropping; on a big screen, Rogue Trooper is almost overwhelming, and Barnard becomes an almost godlike presence by the end with his piercing white eyes (don’t worry, it’s explained).
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If discovering tiny insect casings or sticky residue, this often indicates those insects with piercing and sucking mouthparts that slowly siphon sap from plants, depleting their ability to feed themselves through photosynthesis.
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Shortstop Francisco Lindor backed up and called off the converging outfielders before losing his footing and falling right in front of Tyrone Taylor, who tripped over Lindor while failing to make the catch.
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Amid the inextricable trauma of losing her 18-year-old child, the mother had feared that traditional funeral customs might be handled differently because of the manner in which her daughter died.
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On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine.
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Where there’s normally carpet or hardwood floors, there are rocks, puncturing bare feet with each step.
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In summary, the tech industry is going to spend a fortune on new chips to create processing power, emitting millions of tons of carbon in the process, while simultaneously throwing away available processing power.
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On balance, Kotlikoff warns, taking Social Security’s offer is no different from throwing away $14,000.
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Bryce Eldridge handled the rest, picking Schmitt’s throw out of the dirt to complete the double play.
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The studio showed strong instincts when picking creative partners on the horror side, too.
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The audience groaned, while Vergara and Mel B screamed for Strange to stop jabbing at his partner through the box.
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The threats just keep jabbing at America’s borders.
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