run across

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to meet unexpectedly; encounter by chance

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run across Idioms  

1. see come across, def. 1.

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Example Sentences

Shadow fleet routes sometimes appear to run across land.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scores of three against both Italy and Scotland mean Buttler made only 53 runs across the group stage – a low return for one of England's key men.

From BBC

He chugged down glassfuls of raw eggs like Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky” and ran across town and back like a prizefighter in training.

From Los Angeles Times

The season runs across the autumn and winter, and clubs in the region compete in the North East Harrier League.

From BBC

Each stone has a sensor on it to ensure players release their grip on the handle before the thick green line that runs across the ice, known as the hog line.

From BBC

Related Words

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