fled

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of thousands more Congolese have fled to neighboring Uganda and Burundi.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

When the police arrived, he fled his vehicle, escaped from the highway, and ran through our neighborhood while the police pursued by car, helicopter and on foot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

As sponsors fled, King remortgaged her home for a second time to avoid the awards collapsing.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

The rebels fled into the rugged Sierra Maestra and, very slowly, began to gather strength.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin