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Rarerun across
The correct spelling is run across.
How to pronounce run across
verb
Say it like: Run- ac-ros-s
The correct spelling is run across. To cross by running. For example: "The police ran across the bridge to catch the criminal."
Usage Examples
“The police ran across the bridge to catch the criminal.”
“While I was cleaning the kitchen cupboards, I ran across Mother's recipe for Cornish game hens.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To cross by running.
- 2.To find or discover by chance.
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