NOUN
  1. an angry dispute
    they had words
    they had a quarrel
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How To Use run-in In A Sentence

  • This launched a small-scale fightback and a sizzling break by Aaron Cowie and a copybook final pass gave Duncan a run-in.
  • Even some of Hollywood's grungiest dudes seem to manage a quick run-in with the Sonicare, despite being unable to find a clean shirt, shave, or wash their hair more than once a week. I Love Your Smile - Or, Discrimination In The Workplace
  • This means more bear sightings, more run-ins with humans and increasing property damage.
  • He looked beaten on the run-in, and was being hampered by a loose horse, but rallied gamely for a thrilling triumph.
  • We identified the man as some nameless street scavenger who had a few run-ins with local law enforcement.
  • The fiery player has had numerous run-ins with referees.
  • While many would argue, in rebuttal, that saving grizzlies from extinction in the Lower 48 States has, in fact, been a major conservation success story and a sign of hope for dwindling wild carnivore populations around the world, Fischer suggests that because the bruins have had dangerous mortal run-ins with people and prey upon domestic livestock, that the rare creatures should be eliminated. Todd Wilkinson: Idaho Pastor Calls For 'Open Season' on Yellowstone Grizzlies
  • The 18-carat bicolour gold nib which is 'run-in' by hand is available in medium (M), fine (F) and broad (B) nib widths. May 2007 - Fareastgizmos.com
  • I have connected with nuclear non-proliferation activists, had run-ins with belligerent drug dealers and -- believe it or not -- mingled with a nudist or two! Leon Logothetis: The Babysitting Chronicles: Listen and Love
  • I realised what it was: a space shuttle entering the atmosphere on its final run-in to earth.
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