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runabouts

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plural of runabout

as in cruisers

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The initial lineup includes the A05 and A06 compact sedans, as well as the A07 midsize sedan.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025

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Once a thriving fishing village, the island was abandoned when motorboats became commonplace in the mid-20th century, and fishing communities no longer needed to live close to spawning grounds.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Tariffs on cement, road salt and hospital pads were removed and replaced with duties on all-terrain vehicles, some cheeses and motorboats.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

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runabouts

run across

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