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run by

verb
  1. To inform briefly of the main points of; to bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (especially in order to obtain their opinion of it). · Let me run that idea by the board before we spend too much time on it.· I would like to hear your opinion on this. Have you got a few minutes, so I can run some ideas by you?
  2. To briefly stop at a location for a particular purpose. (transitive) · Can you run by the store for milk?
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, by.
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