She saw a strange dog and started to run.

Meaning: She noticed a dog she didn't recognize and responded by running away.

Choice of Words: Strange means unfamiliar, unusual, or different. Run means to move quickly using your feet. When combined, it means someone began moving quickly due to something unfamiliar.

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• The dog saw the cat and started to chase it
• The cat saw the bird and started to chase it.
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• The young boy saw a strange bird in the sky.
• The small boy saw the strange animal in the woods.
• He saw strange things on the walls.
• The man saw a strange object in the sky.
• They saw something strange.
• Run a run.