hit-run
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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“The investigation has now changed from a hit-run collision to homicide,” he said.
From Seattle Times
The Philly Pretzel Factory said in a Facebook post that the hit-run happened shortly before 7 p.m.
From Seattle Times
Rocha was being held on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-run, said Officer Duane Graham.
From Los Angeles Times
The incident began with what looked like a hit-run traffic accident, according to Sgt.
From Los Angeles Times
Towards the end, it's as though someone has hit fast-forward, and snippets of Rihanna guest vocals are mashed together in a hit-run that few other stars can match: Umbrella gets an ecstatic singalong.
From The Guardian
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