escape
Example Sentences
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Narratively and logistically, Daniel’s whistleblowing escape limps along with a lack of suspense.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
When they escape from their captor, Jack is overwhelmed by the vastness and unfamiliarity of the milieu surrounding him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Earlier this year, he said he managed to escape from his flat and move to a different part of the country - fleeing the gang.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
He recounts how he used his Arsenal fandom to find acceptance at school, to escape from his parents’ divorce and to numb the pain of breakups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The sound of frantic screams behind me made me turn as an elevator appeared and was immediately rushed, people cramming themselves into the only escape they could see.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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