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| run by |
| 1. v. To inform someone briefly of the main points of an idea; to bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone (especially in order to obtain their opinion of it). |
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| Let me run that idea by the board before we spend too much time on it. |
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| I would like to hear your opinion on this. Have you got a few minutes, so I can run some ideas by you? |
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| Can you just run those numbers by me again, please? To make sure I've got them clear. |
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| 2. v. To briefly stop at a location for a particular purpose. |
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| Can you run by the store for milk? |
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| Analysis |
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| run |
| 1. v. To move swiftly. |
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| 2. v. (intransitive) To move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot. (Compare walk.) |
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| Run, Sarah, run! |
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| 3. v. (intransitive) To go at a fast pace, to move quickly. |
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| The horse ran the length of the track. I have been running all over the building looking for him. Sorry, I've got to run; my house is |
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| by |
| 1. prep. Near or next to. |
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| The mailbox is by the bus stop. |
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| 2. prep. At some time before (the given time), or before the end of a given time interval. |
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| Be back by ten o'clock! We will send it by the first week of July. |
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| 3. prep. Indicates the actor in a clause with its verb in the passive voice: Through the action or presence of. |
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