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What is a run-in?

What is a run-in? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. An encounter; a scrape or brush, especially one involving trouble or difficulty.
  2. end-phase of a competition
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Clan Royal, whose jockey had lost his whip, was passed on a dramatic run-in where he veered off course.
With the Benson and Hedges signalling the start of the run-in to the World Championship it seems that The Rocket is yet again the man to beat.
The brilliant weather and great visibility made the final run-in down the stunning Attermire Scar a great spectacle.
Flagship Uberalles, third in the last running of this race, galloped ahead on the run-in and battled up the hill to take a convincing victory.
She was joined by Karen's Caper and the pair battled up the run-in before Maids Causeway got up by a short head.
Favourable Terms and Chorist came pretty close on the run-in and a stewards' inquiry was called, but the placings remained unaltered.

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