escape
Example Sentences
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If being an American of approximately liberal inclinations in the 21st century seems to require constant public apologies, some disgruntled Yanks actually are exploring their escape options.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
The Toffees should have been awarded penalties against Arsenal, West Ham and Manchester City, but did escape a spot-kick against Wolves.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
For Caballero, he says the arts have provided an escape that he “needed in order to survive and not feel weighed down by American consumerism, by poverty and by feeling trapped.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The prospect of creating superintelligence has sparked fierce debate in recent years among AI developers, scientists and policymakers, who fear the potential harm such systems could cause if they escape human control.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
But all words had abandoned me, and the only thing to escape my throat was a tiny squeak of horror.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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