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Tip-and-run

Noun: A military tactic in which a quick attack is followed by an immediate withdrawal to avoid prolonged engagement with the enemy.

Example sentence: The guerrilla fighters executed a tip-and-run strategy, darting in and out of the battlefield to surprise their opponents.

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Verb: To hurriedly leave a place or situation after accomplishing a task or objective.

Example sentence: The thief tip-and-ran from the store after grabbing the valuable artifact.

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Adjective: Describing a reckless or hurried action, often resulting in incomplete or unsatisfactory results.

Example sentence: The handyman's tip-and-run repair job left the clients unsatisfied and looking for a more skilled professional.

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