escapee

Example Sentences

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Syrian government troops recaptured some, but not all, of the escapees, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

By the 1530s there were reports of conspiracies to revolt, as well as the establishment of colonies by escapees from slavery.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

He replaced him with Marco Antonio Villeda, who requested the FBI's assistance in tracking down the escapees.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

It’s heartening, especially once viewers realize these are fellow Borderland escapees who have picked themselves up from the dire circumstances that led to their otherworldly journey in the first place.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

Then I hesitate a moment, thinking of another day in this woods, when Gale and I watched a hovercraft appear out of thin air and capture two escapees from the Capitol.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins