elope

Example Sentences

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He is engaged to his longtime girlfriend with plans to elope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

I think the scene where she tells Chris that they gotta elope is a great scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

And they don’t plan to elope, Zephyr says.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023

For whatever reason, your stepsister chose to elope.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2023

“I’m not going to elope, Mom. So gross.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn