fugitive
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In 1607, a fugitive painter named Caravaggio arrived in Malta on the run from a murder warrant in Rome.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
He was found to have been staying near his hometown of Castelvetrano in western Sicily, his fugitive lifestyle facilitated by his sister and close confidantes.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
It was like getting a fugitive glimpse of a future I wasn’t sure I wanted and certainly didn’t have the capacity to understand.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Sapna said her husband was "branded a fugitive" and "became unemployable" after the accusation became public.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
A fugitive didn't evade capture for four years by making stupid mistakes like that.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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The Giver
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