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as in visiting
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in arresting
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 running in
Four Republicans are also running in Tuesday's primary, but a Republican hasn't won in the district since 2010.
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Miller, who has held the seat since 2018, chose not to seek reelection in favor of running in the crowded 2nd Congressional District race.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Two former City Council members, a school board trustee and a businessman are running in the May 2 election to replace Mayor Jeff Cheney.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Prominent Georgia political figures like former representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senators Ossoff and Warnock have denounced the attacks, while candidates to replace MTG and others running in midterm elections have backed the president.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Skiing was naturally her first love, but the passion was merged with track and trail running in her teens – Gibson is also a professional trail runner.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Middleton is currently running in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
With this model, new entrants can get production up and running in an interim facility in as little as three months and move into a more permanent facility within a year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Al-Maliki’s government increasingly excluded Sunni Arabs from political life, including barring nine parties and over 450 candidates from running in the 2010 parliamentary elections, overseeing the arrests of prominent Sunni politicians by security forces, and suppressing peaceful protests.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Miller, who has held the seat since 2018, chose not to seek reelection in favor of running in the crowded 2nd Congressional District race.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Two former City Council members, a school board trustee and a businessman are running in the May 2 election to replace Mayor Jeff Cheney.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Prominent Georgia political figures like former representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senators Ossoff and Warnock have denounced the attacks, while candidates to replace MTG and others running in midterm elections have backed the president.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Skiing was naturally her first love, but the passion was merged with track and trail running in her teens – Gibson is also a professional trail runner.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Middleton is currently running in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
With this model, new entrants can get production up and running in an interim facility in as little as three months and move into a more permanent facility within a year.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Al-Maliki’s government increasingly excluded Sunni Arabs from political life, including barring nine parties and over 450 candidates from running in the 2010 parliamentary elections, overseeing the arrests of prominent Sunni politicians by security forces, and suppressing peaceful protests.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running in
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For the book, Masarin drew inspiration from her childhood, visiting family on the Mediterranean in France.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Always check each museum’s website before visiting, particularly during the tournament when programming may shift.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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The arresting officer wrote that Baird showed multiple signs of intoxication, including a strong odor of alcohol, watery and glassy eyes and difficulty standing without assistance.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Finding indigenous Iranians who can lead this charge will not be easy, given the regime’s decades of hollowing out the opposition by killing or arresting dissidents with leadership skills.—
Dennis Ross,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Storms rumbled across much of the Lone Star State overnight as a Pacific low pressure system pushed into the region, pulling in a steady stream of moisture and interacting with an already unstable atmosphere across Central Texas.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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While Holladay blew out Renshaw in the early vote numbers, pulling in 2,394 early votes to Renshaw's 1,365, on election day Holladay bested Renshaw by a mere two votes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even after seizing a wanted dictator out of Venezuela and while monitoring an air war in Iran.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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But seizing it will require more than capital and talent.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Defenseman John Carlson finally made his Ducks debut after coming over in a trade-deadline deal with Washington.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Defenseman John Carlson finally made his Ducks debut after coming over in a trade-deadline deal with Washington.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Mark was fouled after grabbing the ensuing loose ball and made both free throws to ice the game, 77-71.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The video, filmed by Mortensen, appears to show Paul hitting, grabbing and throwing three barstools at him.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even just dropping in to hold the baby so her daughter can take a one-hour nap goes a long way.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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When playing within their own half, United adjust into a 5-4-1 with the No 10s dropping in to better protect central midfield.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Guardsmen are also carrying out civic duties like picking up trash, tending to landscaping and scrubbing graffiti.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Other special honors include Miley Cyrus getting the iHeartRadio Innovator Award, Alex Warren receiving the iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award, and John Mellencamp picking up the iHeartRadio Icon Award.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Running in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20in. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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