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hit-and-run

[hit-n-ruhn] / ˈhɪt nˈrʌn /










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Jose Melesio, 65, was killed in a hit-and-run incident around 3:10 a.m. on April 27, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The MIB said someone in the UK was affected by uninsured or hit-and-run drivers every 20 minutes, with one person each day suffering life-altering injuries.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"I think tobacco companies are hit-and-run offenders. A car caused a traffic accident. Many people were injured and killed. But the driver fled the scene," he said after the verdict.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Still, a medical examiner initially ruled Smith’s death the result of a hit-and-run.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

Sherrie and Janice conducted hit-and-run seminars on the practice, usually after a new crop of volunteers came on.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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