fled

Example Sentences

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When the police arrived, he fled his vehicle, escaped from the highway, and ran through our neighborhood while the police pursued by car, helicopter and on foot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The conflict came to an end in 2023, when the Azerbaijan army seized control of the enclave, and most of the Armenian population fled.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

As sponsors fled, King remortgaged her home for a second time to avoid the awards collapsing.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

And when Walmart’s first-quarter earnings last month came out slightly less than perfect, some investors fled, a big factor behind this year’s sluggish stock performance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

After the two supply boats went down, the others fled out to sea, taking their cargo of ammunition, food, and medical supplies.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin