How to Use run-in in a Sentence

run-in

1 of 2 noun
  • This isn't the Aces first run-in with the league over the last few years.
    — CBS News, 18 May 2024
  • The drugs took over, and run-ins with the law increased.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
  • That’s the extent of his run-ins with the long arm of U.S. law.
    — Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Hart has had a number of run-ins with the law since 2020.
    — Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024
  • But that wasn’t Billingsley’s first run-in with the law.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2023
  • This latest run-in with the law is the fourth time in the past 17 months for Randle.
    — Drew Davison, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • But the latter's run-in with Vron has left her ego bruised.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Jesse tells us about a run-in with the one and only Prue Leith in the test kitchen.
    — Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The concept might have remained just an idea if not for a run-in with the law.
    — Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Bryan has faced numerous run-ins with the law over the past few months.
    — J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Schmidt-Crockett has had numerous run-ins with the law in the past.
    — The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2023
  • Tyler, The Creator has had his fair share of weirdo run-ins already this year.
    — Angel Diaz, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Read about Chance the Rapper’s sweet run-in with Short below.
    — Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2023
  • After his run-ins with the city, Gheen decided to sell the house and maybe buy a bar with the proceeds.
    — Jim Weiker, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The dog bounced back quickly from his cactus run-in and, on March 19, got the all-clear to start searching for a home.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The arrest is part of a string of run-ins Kelley has had with law enforcement over the years.
    — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
  • There had been some run-ins that some lawmakers brought charges against you.
    — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Former Smallville star Tom Welling has had a run-in with the law.
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Or, perhaps, this isn’t Gary’s first run-in with his past since coming to Koh Samui.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
  • As Venus and the North Node align, this run-in bodes well for your professional path.
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The singer and dancer has had multiple run-ins with law enforcement over the years.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 May 2025
  • Dempsey's run-in with his wife was written in the stars — or, at least, in an appointment book.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Two boats taking part in the The Ocean Race had run-ins with killer whales on Thursday, the race reported.
    — Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 24 June 2023
  • Betts himself was no stranger to run-ins with the law, and his volatility led to him leaving the band for good in 2000.
    — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Betts himself was no stranger to run-ins with the law, and his volatility led to him leaving the band for good in 2000.
    — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Mars’ run-in with Neptune stirs up frustrations on the job.
    — USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Following his divorce, Schroder had some run-ins with the law.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
  • Scantlin has had numerous other run-ins with the law over the years.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Aug. 2024
  • But the young Simpson also had several run-ins with the law.
    — Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Deborah has an intense surprise run-in with Ava and her hot couple that night.
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 2 May 2025

run in

2 of 2 verb
  • I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package.
  • The Gators got off to a good start with two runs in the first.
    — Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2024
  • Kenyan Drake scored for Ravens on a 4-yard run in the first half.
    — Mitch Stacy, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Jan. 2023
  • Of the four seen running in the ad, the 21-year-old De La Cruz is the youngest.
    — Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 8 July 2023
  • Can the Utes find a way to show more firmly against the run in the weeks ahead?
    — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Aberdeen scored a run in the fifth and two in the seventh.
    — Randy McRoberts, Baltimore Sun, 11 June 2022
  • Nome-Beltz went on a run in the 4th quarter to build back its lead.
    — Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Mar. 2022
  • But the Cougars went on a 15-10 run in the final five minutes to hang on for the win.
    — Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The race will likely be run in a week or two, Saari said.
    — Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2022
  • The Cardinals tied the game with a run in the fourth inning.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 19 June 2022
  • Colton Haynes is a con artist on the run in his new Lifetime movie.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2022
  • His Tigers went 27-6 — the program’s best run in more than four decades.
    — Matt Baker, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
  • The Giants scored a run in the ninth and brought the potential winning run to the plate.
    — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2022
  • This could take the form of short videos that run in the ad spot before, say, a YouTube video.
    — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The Sox got a run in the ninth and brought one of their more dangerous hitters to the plate in Robert.
    — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2022
  • White could run in that election — with good odds, too.
    — Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The Beavers made a mild run in the third quarter, when a three-point play by Mack cut the Colorado lead to 45-37.
    — oregonlive, 26 Feb. 2022
  • The Astros scored two runs in the third inning and one run in the fourth inning.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The decrease is attributed to a change in the mix of plants running in 2024.
    — Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The Gators went on a 7-0 run in a little more than a minute to cut the lead down to four with about 12 minutes to go.
    — Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Friday the 13th will see the film begin its run in 90 countries.
    — Vulture, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Woolen is a big corner (6-foot-3) who will likely run in the 4.3s at the combine.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2022
  • Wright State reeled off a run in the closing minutes to win at the Yum Center.
    — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Azle was able to score three runs in the sixth inning, but only one was earned.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2024
  • In beating Lakeville North, Shakopee scored six runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to go up 10-2.
    — Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • On the mound The Rays recaptured the lead with one run in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The Guardians blew the game open with five runs in the fifth, highlighted by Kwan’s two-run double.
    — Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
  • The Crusaders fell behind 1-0 in the first inning, but scored a run in the fourth and fifth innings and held on for the win.
    — oregonlive, 29 Apr. 2022
  • The Huskies even rallied with four runs in the sixth and seventh innings to force an extra frame, but that’s where the state title dream ended.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
  • Versatile offense finds its groove The Cardinals have scored 44 runs in eight games, which is encouraging enough.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 May 2025

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