as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I could run over right now if that's good for you
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as in to practice
to do over and over so as to become skilled
let's run over this dance number one more time
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Recent Examples of run (over)
Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
After holding the Orioles to only one run over the first five innings, Holmes gave up four in the sixth without getting an out.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 July 2025
Bader also provided the Twins a 1-0 lead in the fifth inning with a solo shot off Zack Littell, who allowed one run over six innings.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Buehler allowed four runs over a listless four-inning performance, and the offense squandered several key scoring chances late.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
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In Game 161, Gary Knotts and Matt Roney gave up eight runs over the first five innings, digging an 8-0 hole.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
After holding the Orioles to only one run over the first five innings, Holmes gave up four in the sixth without getting an out.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 July 2025
Bader also provided the Twins a 1-0 lead in the fifth inning with a solo shot off Zack Littell, who allowed one run over six innings.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Buehler allowed four runs over a listless four-inning performance, and the offense squandered several key scoring chances late.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
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“Run (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20%28over%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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