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NL888 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Does "have run up" mean "have encountered"?

Context:

France
Pickpockets are very active on the rail link from Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris and Metro Line 1. They may try to distract their target by making a disturbance, asking questions, or asking someone to sign a petition or take a survey.
In the Pigalle area, unsuspecting tourists have run up exorbitant bar bills and been forced to pay before being permitted to leave.
  

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No. They have created huge bills by spending quickly and unwisely. Clive

  • No.
  • They have created huge bills by spending quickly and unwisely.
  • Clive
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No. They have created huge bills by spending quickly and unwisely.

Clive

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