bolted

Example Sentences

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Some of them bolted for the hot tub after class, but I had places to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

In their place is the perfect combination of brilliant individual skill bolted on to a savage work ethic and defensive solidity that will make them a formidable hurdle for Arsenal to overcome.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The reward is a cash machine bolted to the fastest-growing electricity demand curve in America.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Over the next year, Aneksi no longer bolted when I entered the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Without another thought, Moss bolted up the steps, his legs a quivering mess of nerves and soreness and his heart full of misguided hope.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro