fled
Example Sentences
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The kingdom hosts more than 2 million Palestinian refugees, who fled conflicts with Israel since 1948, and 500,000 refugees from other countries, mostly Syrians.
From BBC
As Ibrahima sought help from a nearby house, the three boys fled and were driven away from the area.
From BBC
A quarter of the population has fled during the island’s most prolonged economic crisis.
His father fled to Hong Kong, leaving them behind.
From BBC
On Tuesday, two Burundian officials estimated that at least 85,000 people had fled the DRC in recent weeks to seek refuge in Burundi.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
