flee

Example Sentences

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During this brief window, approximately two-thirds of the Jews of Zamość decided to flee the approaching Nazis and accompany the Soviet troops returning to Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

I’ve enlisted the help of some of my colleagues who are also parents that understand the need to flee the house before nap time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Gov. Josh Green noted that the area was “still in this” on March 21, adding that there was a “statewide flood watch” through that weekend after urging residents in Waialua and Hale’iwa to flee.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Since March 2, more than a million people -- one in five residents -- have been forced to flee their homes, said the UNHCR.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

As I swung my legs over the branch, my observer ran up into the crown of the tree to join the rest of the troop, but they didn’t flee this time.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo