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Phrasal Verb - running across

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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

Phrasal Verb - Running into

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

Image illustrating the verb Running into

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Definition​

  1. To encounter or meet someone or something unexpectedly and often unwelcome.
  2. To have a chance encounter with someone or something.
  3. To experience a problem or difficulty suddenly.

Examples​

No.Example
1I ran into an old friend at the grocery store.
2We ran into traffic on the way to the concert.
3I ran into a problem with the software.
4The hikers ran into a bear in the forest.
5She ran into trouble with her boss.
6He ran into financial difficulties.
7They ran into each other at the train station.
8I ran into a wall while trying to fit through a narrow doorway.
9The tourists ran into a cultural shock in the foreign country.
10The students ran into each other during lunch break.