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Term: on-the-run

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: In a hurry or rushed.

Example sentence: She ate her breakfast on the run as she was running late for work.

Sense 2: Fleeing from the authorities; wanted by the law.

Example sentence: The on-the-run criminal managed to evade capture for months.

Sense 3: Operating while constantly moving or traveling.

Example sentence: The young couple decided to live an on-the-run lifestyle, traveling from city to city.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A person who is avoiding capture or arrest.

Example sentence: The on-the-run hid in abandoned buildings to stay out of the authorities' reach.

Sense 2: A hurried, quick meal or snack consumed while on the move.

Example sentence: Grabbing an on-the-run from the convenience store, she continued her journey.

Part of Speech: adverb

Sense 1: While in a hurry or fast-paced situation.

Example sentence: He had to finish the report on-the-run, making it slightly less thorough than usual.

Part of Speech: phrase

Sense 1: On the move or traveling frequently.

Example sentence: The band of musicians lived on-the-run, performing gigs throughout the country.

Sense 2: In hiding or attempting to avoid capture.

Example sentence: The fugitive remained on-the-run, constantly changing their appearance to go unnoticed.

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