escape

Example Sentences

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The island fortress entered American cultural lore after a 1962 escape by three inmates, which became an inspiration for the film "Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“This is a terrific facility; it needs a lot of work, but no one has been known to escape from Alcatraz and survive.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Even top-performing funds have been unable to escape the pressure from the Middle East conflict.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The U.S. won’t escape damage if the Strait remains largely closed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Maggie also couldn’t escape her lack of funds.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock