escape
Example Sentences
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We meet in a park and sit under a cafe's gazebo to escape the rain.
From BBC
The film's depiction of the desparate crush at Kabul airport of people escaping approaching Taliban forces made use of a disused German prison.
From Barron's
The thieves may have tampered with an escape door between the car park and the bank, they believe.
From BBC
After three games at this T20 World Cup, England have escaped against Nepal, been thrashed by West Indies and now come through a nervy win against Scotland.
From BBC
However, Ireland escaped when James Lowe intercepted a pass and rushed up the field, but home hopes of a bonus-point win were ended when Crowley kicked the ball dead after they had won a penalty.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.