flee
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"He's in a different position than most people to flee and avoid detection by law enforcement," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Fukushima city mayor Yuki Baba told reporters Thursday that evidence suggested the animal "unlocked the window on its own" to flee, adding that claw marks had been found near the exit.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The Supreme Court has entered its final stretch of the term, with about two dozen opinions to hand down before the justices flee for their summer break at the end of June.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
The Times has reported that several residents did recall some instances of sheriff’s deputies directing residents to flee before the widespread evacuation alerts were issued, but the extent of those efforts is still not clear.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
They worried that if they tried to climb the fence to flee, they could be prosecuted.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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