run away
Example Sentences
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He either swats away shot attempts or, more often, makes would-be shooters run away in terror before they even look at the rim—a phenomenon known as the “Nope.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Police Chief Wahl said the mother of one of the two alleged attackers had called police around 09:40 local time to report that her son had run away with her firearms and her car.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Riverside County sheriff’s officials have said about 5,000 to 6,000 children run away or go missing each year in the county.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Instead, the player nicknamed “The Alien” puts a forcefield around the basket—making would-be attackers turn tail and run away.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Instead of standing by her family—like Dad would have, like Aunt Melissa would have—she devised an elaborate plan to run away.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
