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)
Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Generally, the lizards would just stand there as if counting cars until they got run over or went away.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The case stems from an October 2023 Hornets scrimmage game where then-12-year-old Angell Joseph said Ball ran over his foot.
—Julia Coin
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Nick Martinez gave up five hits and three runs over 5 1/3 innings.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Grant asks Chris about the boxing gloves now for sale in the night store, but Katie forestalls him by running over and grabbing them, nearly flattening Chris.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Generally, the lizards would just stand there as if counting cars until they got run over or went away.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The case stems from an October 2023 Hornets scrimmage game where then-12-year-old Angell Joseph said Ball ran over his foot.
—Julia Coin
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Nick Martinez gave up five hits and three runs over 5 1/3 innings.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run (over)
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Bald eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and vultures are all among the birds of prey visitors can see when visiting the 3-acre property on Lake Sybelia, which is one of 55 Audubon centers and sanctuaries nationwide.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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After visiting the metro, however, the couple fell in love with the City of Fountains.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Ahead of its next match in the FIFA Men's World Cup, team Haiti was running drills and practicing at Stockton University on Tuesday.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Even if a few stumbles and missteps are an inevitable part of practicing this kind of communication, developing deep connections is too important not to try.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Taylor later looped a single into center field to drive in a run in the fifth inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Buenik’s good start helped — Mount Carmel’s first two batters struck out looking — and the Wildcats then scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The audio source picker from phones is also coming over to the Pixel Watch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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Castro — whose ruling came over the objection of prosecutors — ordered the teen to remain in his home upon release, and required him to wear a monitoring device.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shortly before the opening of Nasdaq trading on Friday, Elon Musk stepped in front of a cheerful crowd at SpaceX’s company town in Texas.—
Jordan Novet,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Paranoid and living his life in as much privacy as possible, the film's ending is an incredible feat of powerful acting — and a generous reminder that Hackman never lost a step in his effusive career.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Anyone with information about the killing may contact detectives by calling 816-234-5043 or reach out to the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Even some supporters called that a mistake that damaged his credibility.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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