get away from
Example Sentences
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Although the WNBA’s leading scorer returned from an ankle injury to score 27 points, the Sparks still let a winnable game get away from them in a 104-96 loss.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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
“If there is something that takes you out of that moment, it’s really hard to make sure you get back into it and you don’t let that story beat get away from you.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
"We've come here to get away from all that so it's not too bad," he said.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
You and I were so young and eager to get away from the old folks, we didn’t hear all the things that happened on the farms.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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