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escape

[ih-skeyp] / ɪˈskeɪp /




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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

In his earlier alien films, extraterrestrials represented mystery and escape.

From Los Angeles Times • 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 President also said Wednesday that a U.S. “secret mission” since May has helped 200 ships and 100 million barrels of oil escape the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I used the rest of the morning to draw a map of the playground and plan multiple escape routes.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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