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flee

verb as in run away to escape

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Ahmed fled because of alleged death threats from a local militia.

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Two weeks later, PC Neilson and Rory met again at the pub, where the constable described how he did not mind Ukrainian people fleeing to the UK from the war.

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The road would remain open for those fleeing south, he said.

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They're trying to send a different message - with new videos showing them greeting and helping those who flee.

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"I believe that those genuinely fleeing persecution should be afforded asylum and that is a compassionate act," he added.

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