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escape

[ih-skeyp] / ɪˈskeɪp /




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But a European escape could be a way of getting a break without breaking the bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Eastwood plays the spoon-wielding lead in this thrilling jailbreak saga based on the infamous real-life escape from the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in 1962.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Narratively and logistically, Daniel’s whistleblowing escape limps along with a lack of suspense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The pilot was able to bring the two-seat aircraft down into the water quickly so the crew could escape, the official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

On early spring nights in rural Hydesville, New York, the chill dampness from Mud Creek seeped into a person’s bones should a foot, or a finger, escape thick layers of homemade quilts.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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