Runover

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A line of text that overruns the available space.
  2. 2
    The situation where a television programme overruns its scheduled slot.

    "CBS ranked No. 1 on Sunday night, aided by “60 Minutes” and an 18-minute runover into the 7 o’clock hour of live basketball coverage from the afternoon."

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overrunturnover

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"CBS ranked No. 1 on Sunday night, aided by “60 Minutes” and an 18-minute runover into the 7 o’clock hour of live basketball coverage from the afternoon."

Etymology

Deverbal from run over.

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