run-in
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In his 2025 memoir, “Truly,” Richie recounted a chance run-in with the comedian George Burns at the Polo Lounge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
In 13 appearances in all competitions, he scored once - against Everton to make a win safe during the title run-in.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Gonzalez later filed a report with the San Bernardino Police Department over the theft and the run-in at his restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Trump and Cohen broke the ice during a “brief yet significant” run-in at one of Trump’s golf clubs last summer, the New York Times reported.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
His mind was still on his run-in with Ike and Felix earlier in the day.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
Read: The 10-year Treasury is having its worst run in over 100 years.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Beesley, a documentary filmmaker and avid catfish noodler, had taken a shine to Walters during Mudcats’ run in 2012 and 2013.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Harris and Newsom came up in politics in the same era and have never before run in an election against each other, operating their political careers largely in parallel rather than in competition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The two-hour show is scheduled for a three-day run in April and will feature music by Max Richter and performances by guest artists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Messages run in and out of estates all the time.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
