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Three Austrian nuns in their 80s who ran away from the old people's home where they were placed have been told they can stay in their former convent "until further notice".

From BBC

The court heard the Albanian national then got out of the driver's side, looked at the police car and "began to run away".

From BBC

The girl, who lived about 75 miles away from where her body was discovered - had run away from her home repeatedly.

From BBC

The Duke-bound senior won the Division 2 individual title on the rain course in 15:14.5, running away from the competition with the fastest girls’ time of the day.

From Los Angeles Times

One of L.A.’s most promising young musicians can trace her career back to the moment she decided to run away from home.

From Los Angeles Times