get away from
Example Sentences
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“God bless her. She let me go out and live on ranches and run with other people to get away from him.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
"We will also look at the ways and means of diversifying energy routes from the region, to get away from our dependence," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
By his pace, we can tell the man is trying to get away from something, looking for a place to hide.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Residential Community Assistant Sam Lestrade said the exam seasons were "really stressful" at the university and nature events helped people to "get away from it and see animals".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
He tries to grab the zipper of the tent again, tries to get away from me, and I should let him go, but I reach for his hand one more time.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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