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

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

By May 31, the Iraqi coup leaders had fled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Within a few months Chauncey, along with his brother, Heman, fled the country.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock