absconded
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Crypto firms are racing to backstop the industry’s biggest decentralized lender after North Korea-linked hackers absconded with $190 million from the platform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
While some of their teammates flew back from Eswatini's neighbour, South Africa, the seven are said to have absconded.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
“If this data has been absconded or downloaded, you could perpetuate fraud against every single government system in existence much more easily than at any time in our history.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 4, 2026
Police said "urgent actions" had been completed after they were reported to have absconded between 17:00 and 20:00 from the prison on 1 January, including flagging the men as wanted via national police systems.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
The Indian Rights Association detailed the case of a widow whose guardian had absconded with most of her possessions.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
