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Phrasal Verb - running across

March 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb running across

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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.

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.

March 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Running through (phrasal verb)

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To complete a task or process quickly and efficiently by working continuously without stopping.
To go past or over someone or something without delay or interruption.
To deal with or consider all the issues or points in a task or discussion one after another.

No.	Example
1	I need to run through my presentation one more time before the meeting.
2	Can you run through the recipe with me before we cook?
3	The athletes ran through their drills before the race.
4	Let's run through the list of potential candidates for the job.
5	We need to run through this contract carefully to make sure there are no errors.
6	The students ran through their flashcards to prepare for the test.
7	The firefighters ran through the burning building to rescue the victims.
8	The construction crew ran through the schedule to make sure they were on track.
9	The sales team ran through their pitches to prepare for the conference.
10	The investigators ran through all the evidence to build their case.