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Collocations of 'Pay- Run- Break' & more - Random Actions (Run)

Explore English collocations with 'Run' used for describing random actions with examples like "run amok" and "run an errand".

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Verb Collocations With 'Pay- Run- Break' & more
to [run] a (temperature|fever)

to have an elevated body temperature, often as a symptom of an illness or infection

Ex: It's essential to stay hydrated when you run a fever to avoid dehydration.
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to [run] amok
to run amok
[phrase]

to behave in a wild, uncontrolled, and often violent manner

Ex: The rioters began to run amok, looting stores and setting fires in the city.
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to [run] dry
to run dry
[phrase]

(of rivers, streams, wells, or other sources of water) to become empty of water

Ex: After decades of providing water for the town, the underground aquifer eventually ran dry, necessitating a search for alternative water sources.
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to [run] an errand

to complete a short and often minor task

Ex: Saturdays are usually devoted to running errands, such as grocery shopping, dry cleaning, and picking up the kids from soccer practice.
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to [run] late
to run late
[phrase]

to be behind schedule or not arrive at a destination or appointment at the expected or planned time

Ex: Running late is not an option today, as we have a tight schedule to stick to.
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to [run] wild
to run wild
[phrase]

to behave in a disorderly and uncontrolled manner

Ex: It's important to set boundaries for pets to prevent them from running wild in the house.
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to [run|cast] {one's} [eye] over {sth}

to take a brief look at something

Ex: She held it, cast an eye over it and looked up at Harry suspiciously.
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