prison break
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US President Donald Trump told the New York Post Tuesday he had helped stop a prison break of European jihadists in Syria, referring to the Shadadi incident.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
It also describes a high-stakes prison break that saw 38 men escape.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2024
Both sides blame the other for the prison break.
From Reuters ● May 19, 2023
The daring prison break, the celebrity girlfriend and the escape across borders had all the elements of a fictional thriller.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2023
“It would be embarrassing for Otrera if her followers failed in their duties—if, for instance, they were overcome by an outsider and a prison break occurred.”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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