bolted
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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
Abderman bolted out a rear door, and two men chased him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
In June, Romanch Mahajan, who was visiting New York from India, was riding in a carriage when the horse pulling it bolted, causing the 18-year-old to fall and die.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The Hall of Fame coach is taking over for D’Anton Lynn, who bolted for his alma mater Penn State after two meh seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The bell rang loudly above him, and he bolted down the hall to Mrs. Torrance’s homeroom.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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