flee
Example Sentences
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The car did not stop and fled across the border.
From BBC
Businesses and investors have fled the downtown districts of St. Louis, San Diego and Portland, Ore., for the relative tranquility of neighboring suburbs.
Ties between the neighbours have deteriorated since ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the pro-democracy uprising and sought refuge in India.
From Barron's
In Rehman's case, while there was no suggestion he was a firearms risk, the race was on to bring him in to face justice before he fled overseas.
From BBC
Dozens of refugees fleeing fighting in the east now arrive at the rail hub each day to board a train bound west.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
