escape
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The President also said Wednesday that a U.S. “secret mission” since May has helped 200 ships and 100 million barrels of oil escape the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Narratively and logistically, Daniel’s whistleblowing escape limps along with a lack of suspense.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
When they escape from their captor, Jack is overwhelmed by the vastness and unfamiliarity of the milieu surrounding him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
But the court did hear how an injury to another crew mate, Augustus Mensah, helped the men escape their ordeal on the Sea Lady.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
There was no hope of escape: he was surrounded by Oslak and four sturdy Raven men.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Vocabulary lists containing escape
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