out of the house

Example Sentences

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He withdrew from family and friends, often playing video games late into the night or finding excuses to get out of the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In September 2020, McClain and Crystal divorced, a year after she had moved out of the house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I’d sometimes just drive around town with my dog, only to get out of the house.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

"I was only doing my maths and English at home; I wasn't going out of the house or anything, I was just doing that."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Dyedka was up, his wooden legs thumping on the floor as he shooed the goats out of the house.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack