run-in
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In his 2025 memoir, “Truly,” Richie recounted a chance run-in with the comedian George Burns at the Polo Lounge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Daniel's easy run-in on the wing got Wigan going after the break before Field raced in from Farrell's offload to continue the rout.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Trump and Cohen broke the ice during a “brief yet significant” run-in at one of Trump’s golf clubs last summer, the New York Times reported.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
After a rough start, including a run-in with an irritating policeman, she lands at the home of a baker, Osono, who gives her a place to stay in exchange for labor and her delivery services.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Yesterday Mother and I had another run-in and she really kicked up a fuss.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
The Quebec-born star recently launched a much-publicised return to the stage with a 26-show run in the French capital, with 16 set for September and October and a further 10 planned for May 2027.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Over the course of the three gubernatorial races, three attorney general races, and the single state Supreme Court election Abbott has run in, he’s never won by less than 11 points.
From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026
Catcher Will Smith hit his second home run in as many nights, launching the second pitch of the inning into the left-field stands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
"We want an industry run in the interests of people and the environment, with its income reinvested in the system rather than extracted from it."
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Daniel wanted to stay so much, wanted to catch Pokémon longer, and run in the woods and be with him, that he got angry when his mom said it was time to go.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
