escape

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The island fortress entered American cultural lore after a 1962 escape by three inmates, which became an inspiration for the film "Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

David Harper, managing director and founder of Liverpool-based developers Skyhook Games said players often use the game as an "escape" from the pressures of everyday life.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Its cells held infamous criminals such as Al Capone, and several unsuccessful escape attempts captured public imagination.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Secular Iranians later came in droves to escape the Islamic Revolution in the late 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

My voice sounded remarkably calm for someone whose heart was making a very solid attempt to escape her chest.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin