absconded
Example Sentences
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Anderson was released from Maghaberry Prison to attend the funeral, but absconded from his court-approved civilian chaperone.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Anderson was released from Maghaberry Prison on Monday to attend his father's funeral, but absconded from his court-approved chaperone.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Khalife, who sparked a nationwide manhunt when he absconded from the London prison, was sentenced to 14 years and three months for spying for Iran after a 2024 trial.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
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
Cora spoke of her mother, Mabel, who absconded one day and left her to the inconstant mercy of the world.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
