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escape

[ih-skeyp] / ɪˈskeɪp /




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But in the event people can't escape, Cantey and the Fort team are hoping the "shed that sits in your backyard" will save lives.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“We had a bee escape once,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Issues in the smaller category can escape the notice of the largest fund managers, giving the Intrepid team an advantage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Of course, the critters escape and run amok; the show’s faster, sometimes drone-shot xenomorph chases required longer corridors than hide-and-seek-oriented “Alien’s,” some 160-feet-plus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Guilty for the jealous thoughts I harbored, I took advantage of the crowd and made my escape downstairs.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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