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run across

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb run across has 1 sense
  1. meet, ran into, encounter, run across, come across, see - come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Something ----s something

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Term: run across

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: to encounter or find someone or something by chance

Usage: When I was cleaning out the attic, I ran across an old photo album.

Sample sentence: While walking in the park, I ran across my childhood friend whom I hadn't seen in years.

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Sense 2: to read or come across something written

Usage: While surfing the internet, I ran across a fascinating article about space exploration.

Sample sentence: During my research, I ran across a scholarly paper that provided valuable insights for my thesis.

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Sense 3: to cross a particular area or path while running or moving quickly

Usage: During the race, the runners had to run across a narrow bridge.

Sample sentence: She quickly ran across the street to catch the bus before it departed.

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