getaway

Example Sentences

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The jokester revealed that he initially came across the pad when he was living in the hustle and bustle of New York City and wanted a peaceful getaway.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Travelers face sky-high costs for a summer getaway, especially if they are flying to their destinations.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The recent fourth season of “Mormon Wives” revisits the crossover, with some of the women’s spouses partaking in their own “Villa” getaway that fuels more drama, including between Mortensen and Paul.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s what I think of as a weekend-ish getaway.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

I could dive into the sea, but how could I make a quick getaway with a five-hundred-pound cow serpent?

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan