fled

Example Sentences

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The men took several items and fled in a gray Hyundai, Miller said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

US immigration officers on Monday detained Brazil's former intelligence chief, who fled to the United States after being convicted for his role in a coup plot.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Also read: The ‘smart money’ fled software stocks after Citrini’s viral AI doomsday report.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

When his former owner’s nephew tried to claim him, George fled and found temporary safety among the Natchez, who later facilitated a deal with a trader to purchase George.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Tens of thousands fled the city, any way they could.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti