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run across

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run across something

to cross something while running. The joggers all ran across the bridge together. The mice ran across the floor, not knowing that a cat was watching them.

See also: across, run

run across somebody

to meet someone without planning to You don't run across many people who don't own a TV.

See also: across, run

run across something

to find something without specifically looking for it While looking for a present for my father, I ran across the most interesting book.

See also: across, run

run across

v.

To find someone or something by chance; come upon someone or something: I ran across some old friends at the store.

See also: across, run