getaway

Example Sentences

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Borel yelled as he charged down the inn’s driveway after the man and woman running to their getaway car.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

When it comes to traffic on the UK's roads, the RAC thinks this late May bank holiday weekend will be the busiest in two years, with almost 19 million getaway trips being made.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

You speak to dozens of people – one saw the getaway car, another noticed the robber’s jacket.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Finally they’ll examine the utility of corporate merch, such as Palantir’s french chore coat, and company retreats, like the Plex’s disastrous Survivor-themed getaway.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

At one point, we went to Arizona for a quick getaway, and he was mobbed by well-wishers there.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama