out of the house

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

So coming from a jazz standpoint, I had some strong opinions of who I wanted to be and music school was just my stepping stone — my way out of the house.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Two other children and a woman were already out of the house before emergency services arrived and were checked over by ambulance staff but did not need hospital treatment.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

He threw a nurse out of the house, locked himself in his room and said he didn’t want to see anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Then the bus beeped outside their house and, as usual, Danny was the first one out of the house.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova