escaping

Example Sentences

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The particles looked like they were "escaping the Moon", he said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Zoo officials said the wolf damaged the fence before escaping.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In 2023, a male zebra became a global sensation after escaping from a zoo in Seoul and was seen roaming through the streets.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Except, that is, when escaping a bunker: It is the only time in golf when an ideal shot never makes contact with the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Pong had never thought about escaping Namwon before, but now the opportunity lurched up like a mudskipper and slapped him across the face with its tail.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat