fled

Example Sentences

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Christopher Kirwan addressed McGovern directly, referencing when he fled Ireland and missed the chance to attend his own father's funeral, asking: "Was it really worth it, Sean?"

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The conflict came to an end in 2023, when the Azerbaijan army seized control of the enclave, and most of the Armenian population fled.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

He then backed out and fled the scene, authorities said last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

And when Walmart’s first-quarter earnings last month came out slightly less than perfect, some investors fled, a big factor behind this year’s sluggish stock performance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Thousands took the chance to win freedom; as many as 3,400 enslaved people from Maryland and Virginia fled to British ships.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis