getaway
Example Sentences
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Poor security at the Louvre made the robber's getaway easier, a culture ministry probe found last month, even if they evaded security forces with just 30 seconds to spare.
From Barron's
Yes, but Monaco can also be a charming and affordable seaside getaway.
He said this year's Christmas Eve would be the busiest, with workers saving on annual leave days and heading off on getaways at the last minute.
From BBC
This year's Christmas getaway is set to be the most congested on record for UK motorists and, although the weather is improving, hazards including spray and fog could affect your travel plans.
From BBC
Eurotunnel was also experiencing delays at its Folkstone terminal on Saturday morning, at the start of a weekend which is expected to see the Christmas getaway reach its peak.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
