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runover

The English word “runover” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A line of text that overruns the available space, either breaking to a new line within the column or violating the margin.
  2. The situation where a television programme overruns its scheduled slot.

Etymology

Deverbal from run over.

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