escape
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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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