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hit-and-run

[hit-n-ruhn] / ˈhɪt nˈrʌn /










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A Euromillions winner who saved the life of a police officer just days before scooping the £1m jackpot has died in a suspected hit-and-run.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The incident began at about 5:20 p.m. on April 8, 2025, when police responded to a request for help from the California Highway Patrol in tracking down three suspects wanted in a hit-and-run crash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Andrews' story was Bethan had been involved in a hit-and-run and he had found her in the lane.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

"I think tobacco companies are hit-and-run offenders. A car caused a traffic accident. Many people were injured and killed. But the driver fled the scene," he said after the verdict.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

One of these days I’m going to walk into the house and the news guy on TV will be reporting a hit-and-run that just happened downtown.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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