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hightail

[hahy-teyl] / ˈhaɪˌteɪl /


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In most cases, drivers might hightail it out of there.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Read on, study up, then hightail it to your nearest butcher.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2022

So, over the next 10 days, let’s dig deeper into each specific position — who’s expected to start, who’s pushing for playing time, and who may be tempted to hightail it to the transfer portal.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2021

“I feel hopeful but not necessarily optimistic,” said Kimmel, who planned to hightail it out of Washington after the show.

From Washington Post • Oct. 22, 2017

“Animals and birds hightail it outta here every May first. Wishing Day, you know.”

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate




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