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hit-and-runs

 

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Term: hit-and-runs

Definition:

1. (noun) A criminal act of causing an accident and fleeing the scene without stopping to identify oneself or provide assistance.

2. (noun) A baseball play in which a batter hits the ball and immediately runs to first base.

3. (adjective) Referring to a series of quick and brief encounters or incidents.

4. (adjective) Relating to or involving accidents where a vehicle collides with a person or object and the driver leaves the scene.

Examples:

1. The city has seen a spike in hit-and-runs recently, prompting the police to increase patrols.

2. The baseball player's strategy was to rely on hit-and-runs to advance the runners and score more runs.

3. She had hit-and-run relationships with several men, never staying committed for more than a couple of weeks.

4. The local news reported another hit-and-run incident yesterday, with the driver still at large.

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