fled

Example Sentences

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Former conservative commentator Steve Hilton said his family had a small farm in Hungary, which they fled because of communism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I spoke with a mother and son who fled Poland; they came to the rally because they don’t want to watch their new home drift toward the system they escaped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The actor, 46, took to Instagram to announce that he and his family had fled O’ahu’s North Shore after they lost power at their property.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Investors have fled Japanese assets since the Iran War started a month ago.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Several hours after Dolley fled, President Madison arrived safely back at the mostly deserted White House.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis