abscond
Example Sentences
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His house was encumbered with liens and he’d sold a “prop plane” that prosecutors cited when arguing he was a risk to abscond, Maitia said.
From Los Angeles Times
The Minnesota Wild absconded from Pride Night jerseys as a team, and the New York Rangers canceled a planned Pride Night altogether.
From Seattle Times
He says he absconded because he believed he was being "set up".
From BBC
He isn’t allowed to defend his title because he absconded last summer to the competing LIV Golf circuit and is now a golfer non grata at PGA Tour events.
From Washington Post
Kasabian returned to Topanga the next day and absconded with the money, which she turned over to the clan along with most of her belongings.
From Los Angeles Times
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