passage out

Example Sentences

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The former head of the Iraqi gas centrifuge program had hidden key assets from Iraq’s pre-1991 gas centrifuge program and was looking to trade them for safe passage out of Iraq.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Ahmed Taha was among the rebels there who agreed to surrender in exchange for safe passage out of the city following a five-year siege by the Syrian army.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

Hospital director Mohammad Abu Selmeyah told Al Arabiya television that there was no safe passage out.

From Reuters • Nov. 12, 2023

CPJ’s Mansour said that he hopes the United Nations keeps the welfare of journalists on its agenda, including safe passage out of the country for those who need it.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

He was the one who had the strength, agility, and knowledge to get them safe passage out of town.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals