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run into















VERB
snag
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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The 99-yard return looked like it might turn the tide for the Trojans, until, on the next drive, Rutgers busted a 49-yard run into the red zone.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

But as usual, he can’t help but break through the fence and run into traffic.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2026

After Bryan encounters a cop, a dog and an elderly couple living in the country, all of whom run into trouble, the movie essentially becomes a third-person-shooter videogame that takes place in a single night.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

When players run into the edge of the map, a "Deported" number shows how many people the player was able to catch.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

“I wrapped myself in an illusion that can only be smelled instead of seen. You never know what supernaturals you’ll run into at the Bureau, so I make sure to always hide my magician’s scent.”

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




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