elopement

Example Sentences

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The Janet Jackson that “Control” unleashed on the world was a teenager shaking off the dust of two forgettable pop albums and a misguided elopement with another pop star, James DeBarge, when she was 18.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The elopement was supposed to happen in Maui, but the wildfires in Lahaina threw a wrench in our plans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

His therapists are working to address elopement or wandering that can be common in children with autism.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

An elopement occurs when the happy couple secretly flees, usually in the middle of the night and usually to avoid parental objections.

From Washington Post • Feb. 9, 2023

Not a syllable had ever reached her of Miss Darcy’s meditated elopement.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen