escape
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A survivor who had managed to escape alerted the authorities about those still trapped, according to reports.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
When the army withdrew from the city, Abdul Rahman decided to escape with her eight children, husband, two brothers and sisters and other relatives.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
St. Francis 3, Warren 1: Caysen Sullivan threw six scoreless innings and Donovan Udell came on in the seventh to escape a bases loaded situation for the save in the Division 3 quarterfinals.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
She then managed to escape for a second time, before collapsing outside.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
I used the rest of the morning to draw a map of the playground and plan multiple escape routes.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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