bolted
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The 45-year-old Brazilian senator bolted his country two days after being defeated by incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a presidential election on Sunday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
This past June a 18-year-old tourist from India was killed by a horse that got loose and bolted.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
"Safety by design must be built in, not bolted on, and today's investigation shows we'll take action where we have concerns that providers are failing to comply," Lusty added.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Ohtani later bolted for the local rival Los Angeles Dodgers for $700 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Nok bolted from the table and ran for the door, but two servants blocked her way.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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