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Verb
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The larger boat accelerated toward the smaller one and ran over it like a pickup truck speeding over a dead dog.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026 -
In the past four games, the bullpen has allowed 20 runs over 14⅓ innings.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Stage one willl improve flow through the creek that runs down the boundary between Midlothian and Crestwood, including a major improvement to the culvert at 143rd Street and Linder Avenue, Buerger said.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Evelyn ran down from her seat two rows up, dropped to the ground and attempted to secure the ball in front of her.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Step (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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