escape hatch
Example Sentences
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Finding “cross functional synergies” was, I always thought, the refuge of the insecure, a linguistic escape hatch to avoid responsibility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
While the mechanics may be complicated, the upshot for savers is clear—anyone worried about declining saving account rates now has an escape hatch.
From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025
There’s a reluctance baked into Bravo obsession, like an escape hatch one can use when their favorite shows start to dull — and they always will, even if their quality eventually turns back around.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025
Red warning lights flash above the door, and inside there is an emergency escape hatch into a tunnel in case something goes wrong.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025
“Exactly. I think the escape hatch is where the puzzle says the fire pit should be.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
