Phrasal Verb - running across

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Definition

1. To move quickly from one side to the other side of something, often an obstacle or a gap, usually without stopping.
   2. To encounter or deal with something unexpectedly while in the process of doing something else.
   3. To transfer or distribute something from one place to another quickly and efficiently.

Examples

No.	Example
1	She ran across a red squirrel while hiking in the forest.
2	I ran across an old friend at the grocery store.
3	The workers ran across the finished flooring to make sure there were no defects.
4	The teacher ran across an error in the student's homework.
5	The company runs across all necessary permits before starting construction.
6	The firefighters ran across live wires while battling the blaze.
7	The runner ran across the finish line in first place.
8	The salesman ran across a potential customer in the mall.
9	The police ran across a suspicious package in the park.
10	The chef ran across a recipe for a new dessert.