Runaround

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Runaround

Slang; deceptive tactics. For example, a dishonest salesman may be said to give a victim "the runaround" by not disclosing hidden fees associated with the price.

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Dedicated heat recovery chiller enhanced runaround coils (DERAC) increase the heat recovery chiller operating window and create additional opportunities for the dedicated heat recovery chiller (DHRC) to contribute to energy savings.

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Runaround was incredibly popular with its young audience, and at its height claimed a 74% share of the viewing audience - although in fairness it was usually up against Open University.

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Text runaround became a selling point for some programs, and they certainly, simplified the desktop publisher's work.' At times this device was overused or even misused so that it became a distraction on the page.

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An innovative solution was found by incorporating a heat exchanger into the runaround heat recovery system associated with the 100% outdoor air supply/exhaust air-handling units.

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Michael Anning, defending, told the court: "He had been after a part he needed to repair his shower and he felt he had been given the runaround while waiting for B& Q to get it in stock."

Man's DIY bid to take shower part

Opener Runaround Man sounds like Chas & Dave at a heavy metal karaoke night, Rock Out is so similar to Ace Of Spades that Lemmy should sue himself, and the likes of Teach You How To Sing The Blues and One Short Life teeter precariously on the brink of ZZ Top territory.

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A WHY not suggest she takes some refresher driving lessons, and invest in a little runaround for her?

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With the roof down this standard runaround becomes a sexy and fashionable car.

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Following their sell-out production of Falling Knives and Runaround Wives, Open Clasp Theatre Company returns to the Customs House.

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Nefyn United won 12-0 against Tregarth and it was a 9-1 runaround for Ferry at Conwy United.

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After being given the runaround in the first half by a Tranmere side who sit top of the Avon Premier League, Harriers fought back after the break with Drewe Broughton also hitting the bar.