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run into















VERB
snag
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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"If thousands of holidaymakers start suing travel companies, the costs will run into the millions," he added.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

But he knew those tickets run into the thousands of dollars, so he wasn’t worried about the promised refund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Retrofitting the warehouse for immigration detention would create construction sediment that would run into nearby waterways, Maryland’s lawsuit argued, and housing hundreds of people there would strain the water supply and create sewage overflows.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

The two-time reigning World Series champions threw the proverbial first punch when Tucker launched a 435-foot two-run home run into the second deck, making it 2-0 two batters into the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“The only time they come down here is to visit one of their friends. It could take weeks to run into them by chance. We don’t have that kind of time.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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