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escapism

[ih-skay-piz-uhm] / ɪˈskeɪ pɪz əm /


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He said the band has provided him with the "most wonderful escapism", adding: "It's the joy of my life."

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Its reality format allows for perfect projection and escapism: no coordinating specialists and home care agencies, certainly no paternal tantrums.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

But some opt for less physically demanding escapism in the form of "congklak" -- a counting game using seeds or stones -- or "bola bekel", similar to jacks.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

When the country started reopening, visitors flocked to the haven of escapism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

The flickering images offered escapism and a muscular dose of patriotism.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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