run deep

phrase

: to be felt very strongly
Fear runs deep in this small town.
Her love for her family runs deep.

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The head coach told reporters that six other members of the Broncos’ staff will join him in Canton this weekend, as New Orleans ties run deep through his coaches in Denver. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 That expectation accurately reflects concerns that various justices have expressed about these laws, and their decision to finally take up the issue suggests those doubts run deep. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026 For all the nods at bipartisanship, the divides between — and within — the parties run deep. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Sean Payton may no longer be with the New Orleans Saints, but his ties there still run deep. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for run deep

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“Run deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20deep. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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