We drive across town, run into traffic, and arrive late to a meeting.

在市里开车却遇到了交通阻塞，致使开会迟到了。

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For example, early in the episode, a scavenging run into town is interrupted by the screams of a young woman being pursued by zombies.

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Unfortunately, those plans often run straight into a brick wall when the budding business owner starts trying to open the business in their town.

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