- present participle of escape.
escaping
Example Sentences
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The prosecution’s argument is simpler and meaner, almost reminiscent of Steinbeck: Clancy’s actions were premeditated, her way of escaping a life she didn’t want anymore.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Researchers now want to determine exactly how much gas these winds remove over time and identify where within the disk the escaping material originates.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
"Washington worries about capability escaping control. Beijing worries about capability threatening domestic stability," he added.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Nine months after escaping Venezuela in disguise to accept the Nobel Peace Prize, María Corina Machado is preparing her next move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Their spacious home served as an underground railroad station assisting enslaved men, women, and children escaping from southern states into Canada.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
