escape
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Giovana said when she realised there was a potential escape route she felt hopeful.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
The piston’s down position allows exhaust to escape and the combustion chamber to refill with fuel and air.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Although it is an attractive and edible species, the golden oyster mushroom has demonstrated its ability to escape cultivation and establish itself in the wild, where it can outcompete native fungi.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
The hunt for two-year-old Neukgu gripped the nation before he was finally caught near an expressway last week, nine days after his escape.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 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
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