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Recent Examples of runaround
That’s when Rambo started to give them the runaround, Patel said.
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Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2024
In today’s crossword, Trent H. Evans gives us the runaround, using a distinctive theme style.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
And increasingly what's happened, of course, with a divided Congress and a divided Washington is presidents of all strikes, not just Democrats, have wanted to try to do runarounds around Congress a little bit.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 July 2023
People appreciate truth and not being given the runaround, even in the most difficult of times.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2023
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Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2024
In today’s crossword, Trent H. Evans gives us the runaround, using a distinctive theme style.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
And increasingly what's happened, of course, with a divided Congress and a divided Washington is presidents of all strikes, not just Democrats, have wanted to try to do runarounds around Congress a little bit.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 July 2023
People appreciate truth and not being given the runaround, even in the most difficult of times.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runaround
Noun
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Hinson said the skirting of tariffs undermined an Illinois auto company’s business, forcing it to lay off a quarter of its workforce.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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There was no deception here, no skirting of any regulations.—
Abby Gardner,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2024
Noun
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To think there’s no such thing as a perfect leader or workplace to strive for is unnerving—and feels like a cop-out.—
Kent Ingle,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Onya thinks the other girls, except Suzie, gave cop-out answers, and those girls are defensive.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors are seeking nearly five years in prison, plus a hefty fine, for two counts of tax evasion.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Prison term The prosecutor is seeking a prison term of four years and nine months for Ancelotti and a fine of 3.2 million euros (nearly $3.5 million) for two counts of tax evasion in 2014 and 2015.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Phillies, leading 3-0, needed six more outs after Luzardo departed and proved something without two of their best relievers — José Alvarado and Orion Kerkering — available. Barely.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Of their 37 runs this season, 18 have come after there are two outs in an inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Runaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runaround. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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