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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