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His only known run-in with the law was a 300-euro fine for failing to stop at the scene of an accident and lacking insurance.

Reyes later laughed it off as a “run-in” over what to watch on TV that night.

At that same age, Cavill had a chance run-in with his would be co-star and idol, Russell Crowe.

With the president still reeling from his last run-in with Mitt Romney, the stakes on Tuesday night are enormous.

Diane Dimond on why Dottie won't take the stand—and her surprise run-in with Sandusky himself.

"Had a little run-in with Sobber," said Dick to his brothers, when he got the chance, and related the particulars.

I hear you've had a run-in with the bad man of Chicito Caon, son.

Run-in paragraph heads should use period/dashes or colons as necessary.

Also that he had a run-in with a captain that was on the football team, and because of this argument he went off the team.

While he struck inland to go round a mountain, the boat pursued her course; but a fresh gale compelled her to run in-shore.

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On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to run-in, such as: altercation, confrontation, falling-out, quarrel, skirmish, and tussle.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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