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overrun [ˌoʊvərˈrʌn, Brit ˌəʊvəˈ-] VB trans irreg

1. overrun (invade):

to be overrun with sth

estar inundado de a. c.

2. overrun budget:

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Local rebels overran a local school that was being used as a base for government troops in the town. en.wikipedia.org

During the subsequent eight-year-long delay in the start of commercial production, the project significantly overran its budgeted cost. en.wikipedia.org

When the men saw their leader make this desperate attack they followed him and overran the position. en.wikipedia.org

Because of this neglect, the sea overran it. en.wikipedia.org

The four-car train overran the station platform and struck an unoccupied train that was awaiting assignment. en.wikipedia.org

Brake parachute failed and it overran the runway - no injuries. en.wikipedia.org

The aircraft overran the runway through a ditch. en.wikipedia.org

As design of this overran, causing delays into 1999, this was abandoned in favour of more traditional signalling. en.wikipedia.org

The aircraft overran the runway, hit an airfield aerial installation, and lost an engine. en.wikipedia.org

However, vegetation apparently overran such connecting trail because it is no longer visible. en.wikipedia.org

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