getaway

Example Sentences

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The jokester revealed that he initially came across the pad when he was living in the hustle and bustle of New York City and wanted a peaceful getaway.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Travel is getting more expensive by the day and Americans will be hit by sky-high costs for a summer getaway.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Here’s the story of an all-staff company getaway told by six people who were there, a trip where most everything that could go wrong, did go wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The recent fourth season of “Mormon Wives” revisits the crossover, with some of the women’s spouses partaking in their own “Villa” getaway that fuels more drama, including between Mortensen and Paul.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The coach has made this same off-road trek at every away game, just in case we need to find shelter or make a quick getaway.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor