Hit
Run down
Run down verb - To come upon after searching, study, or effort.
Usage example: finally ran down the answer after hours of research
Both terms in one sentence
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You even run down one's spine in the final dungeon, which is where a cosmic horror meteor thing hit.
Source: Phlebotinum Killed the Dinosaurs - Chris Hargensen and Billy Nolan: Try to run down Carrie with a car, but hit a psionic brick wall.
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Then you hit the fourth opponent, who will send your run down the toilet if you aren't actually good at the game.
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