hit-and-run
Example Sentences
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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
"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
"This kind of visitor tends to have little real interest in the heritage, culture or natural environment they are exploiting for clicks. They are the ultimate hit-and-run tourist," Wareing said.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025
Police in India have arrested a man in connection with the death of Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, in a hit-and-run case.
From BBC • Jul. 16, 2025
The Cardinals were fast on the base paths and they weren’t afraid to try to pull off a hit-and-run.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
