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means of escape



NOUN
safety valve
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The entire cryochamber was surprisingly spacious, the better to lull you into a false sense of security about your means of escape.

From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2025

As the tide turns, the wreck site floods at a rapid rate, cutting off the means of escape.

From BBC ● May 3, 2025

The Ford Bronco initially was conceived and designed for rugged outdoorsy types, a two-door means of escape to nature from the bustling cities of mid-century America.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024

The juxtapositions force us to wonder whether Flavia is truly a goddess or just a means of escape.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2023

Bigger’s eyes looked round the room, as if seeking a means of escape.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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