abscond

Example Sentences

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It’s a far cry from the sleek criminals of streaming series, who seldom budge from their computers and abscond with millions and billions thanks to a few clicks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

Mr McFadden's daughters Danielle Bradley and Ashling Graham believe the decision to grant him temporary release again had allowed him to abscond for a third time.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

GPS devices are generally seen by probation officials, prosecutors and judges as reducing the risk that a defendant will abscond or commit a new crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

Authorities haven’t accused Osborne of sheltering the Pollocks but cited his ties to the family as a reason to fear that he could abscond.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

“I’m walking Maya to first period. Unless, of course, you want to abscond with her?”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed