- present participle of escape.
escaping
Example Sentences
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The prosecution’s argument is simpler and meaner, almost reminiscent of Steinbeck: Clancy’s actions were premeditated, her way of escaping a life she didn’t want anymore.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
As planetary systems mature and the flow of material onto the star declines, the jets weaken and the escaping gas becomes increasingly atomic.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
“There was no escaping my heritage,” he thought.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
The programme for government also included plans to make permanent a £2m fund providing practical and financial support to women and children escaping abusive partners.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
He considered running, but with the load he was carrying, he didn't have a chance of escaping.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
