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Definitions

run into















VERB
snag
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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Yet Infantino's breezy optimism has run into hurricane-force headwinds of scepticism during a build-up dogged by concerns over affordability, politics and conflict.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I’ve lived here for 30 years compared with his two years, so of course I was going to run into old acquaintances.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s hard to compete when you run into the buzz saw of Google, Amazon and Meta,” said Eric Schmitt, a vice president analyst at research and advisory firm Gartner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

On Wednesday, on the first pitch of the first game in which he hit and pitched in the same game, Ohtani launched a home run into the Petco Park beach beyond center field.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

When her father’s hat peeked over the hill, and the laughter of the harvesters was a far-off chime, Aziz would run into the house to tell everyone, “They’re coming! They’re coming!”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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