run-in
a quarrel; argument.
Printing. matter that is added to a text, especially without indenting for a new paragraph.
Printing. added to a text without indenting.
Origin of run-in
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How to use run-in in a sentence
His only known run-in with the law was a 300-euro fine for failing to stop at the scene of an accident and lacking insurance.
Showing the Faces of Its Murderers, ISIS Shows Its Global Reach | Tracy McNicoll | November 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTReyes later laughed it off as a “run-in” over what to watch on TV that night.
At that same age, Cavill had a chance run-in with his would be co-star and idol, Russell Crowe.
‘Man of Steel’: What Do We Know About Superman Actor Henry Cavill? | Anna Klassen | June 14, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWith the president still reeling from his last run-in with Mitt Romney, the stakes on Tuesday night are enormous.
Michael Tomasky on the 8 Things Obama Needs to Do in the Debate | Michael Tomasky | October 16, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTDiane Dimond on why Dottie won't take the stand—and her surprise run-in with Sandusky himself.
Jerry Sandusky Trial, Day Five: Sandusky’s Defense Flails | Diane Dimond | June 18, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
"Had a little run-in with Sobber," said Dick to his brothers, when he got the chance, and related the particulars.
The Rover Boys on the Farm | Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)I hear you've had a run-in with the bad man of Chicito Caon, son.
The Sheriff's Son | William MacLeod Rainerun-in paragraph heads should use period/dashes or colons as necessary.
Also that he had a run-in with a captain that was on the football team, and because of this argument he went off the team.
Warren Commission (8 of 26): Hearings Vol. VIII (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyWhile he struck inland to go round a mountain, the boat pursued her course; but a fresh gale compelled her to run in-shore.
Great African Travellers | W.H.G. Kingston
British Dictionary definitions for run in
to run (an engine) gently, usually for a specified period when it is new, in order that the running surfaces may become polished
(tr) to insert or include
(intr) (of an aircraft) to approach a point or target
(tr) informal to take into custody; arrest: he was run in for assault
informal an argument or quarrel: he had a run-in with the boss yesterday
an approach to the end of an event, etc: the run-in to the championship
printing matter inserted in an existing paragraph
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Other Idioms and Phrases with run-in
Insert or include something extra, as in Can you run this map in with the text? [Early 1800s]
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