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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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Angell Joseph’s mother filed a lawsuit against Ball and his team, claiming the Hornets point guard ran over the 12-year-old’s foot while driving away from the stadium after an October 2023 scrimmage.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The sessions, which will run over a three-year period, are designed to generate practical outcomes for the industry, including recommendations for future regulation and collaboration.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The young girl, decked out in Guardians gear at the game, was going for the ball after a home run from Daniel Schneemann at Progressive Field on Monday, April 27 when an adult man ran over and wrestled it away from her.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Right-hander Tyler Glasnow managed to navigate his way around six walks, but made two costly mistakes, while the offense struggled against former Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara, who gave up two runs over six innings.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Angell Joseph’s mother filed a lawsuit against Ball and his team, claiming the Hornets point guard ran over the 12-year-old’s foot while driving away from the stadium after an October 2023 scrimmage.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The sessions, which will run over a three-year period, are designed to generate practical outcomes for the industry, including recommendations for future regulation and collaboration.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The young girl, decked out in Guardians gear at the game, was going for the ball after a home run from Daniel Schneemann at Progressive Field on Monday, April 27 when an adult man ran over and wrestled it away from her.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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