run from

run from (someone or something)

1. To try to escape from someone or something by running. I ran from the bear as fast as I could. The thief ran from the police officer and escaped down a side alley.

2. To shirk or avoid something. You can't hope to be a successful manager if you're constantly running from confrontation. She's been running from her responsibilities ever since she left college.

See also: run

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run from someone or something

to flee someone or something, usually on foot. She ran from the mugger who had accosted her. Mary ran from the dog and jumped over a fence to safety.

See also: run

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