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Recent Examples of hit-and-run
Three suspects are in custody after a hit-and-run on the 134 Freeway led to a manhunt in Eagle Rock and a police shooting, authorities said.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The incident unfolded during a manhunt after a hit-and-run incident in Los Angeles on Tuesday, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist in Hartford on Monday evening.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
Charges in a deadly hit-and-run case could bring as little as a two- to 10-year sentence under Massachusetts law, however, a conviction on the murder charge could mean life in prison.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The incident unfolded during a manhunt after a hit-and-run incident in Los Angeles on Tuesday, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist in Hartford on Monday evening.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
Charges in a deadly hit-and-run case could bring as little as a two- to 10-year sentence under Massachusetts law, however, a conviction on the murder charge could mean life in prison.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hit-and-run
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Defending the Intercontinental Championship on such a grand stage is a testament to his rapid ascent within the company.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since taking office, the Trump administration has implemented rapid, significant changes to United States immigration policy.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Crisis Planning As new challenges come afoot, is the company’s crisis communication plan updated to deliver a swift response?—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Be swift with SwiftScan VIP's lifetime subscription access to the app and scanning tools, now just $41.99 (reg.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
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Isaacman’s confirmation hearing - set to be live-streamed and chaired by Senator Ted Cruz, a powerful booster of NASA’s space advances - could lead to speedy approval by the full Senate for his ascent to head the globe’s premier aerospace agency.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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While officials insisted all 200-plus deportees who were sent to El Salvador on March 15 were members of the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), the AEA allowed speedy removal without a court hearing.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Are prompt generators better than composing prompts by yourself?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That’s not only important for prompt treatment, but also so that providers can answer questions and offer guidance on topics like how to talk to past and future partners and preventing future infections.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Hit-and-run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hit-and-run. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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