speed away
Example Sentences
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When police started a traffic stop, the car began to speed away, they said.
From Washington Post • Jul. 30, 2022
He ran to the front and sees Ramos speed away in a pickup truck and Ramos’ grandmother coming toward him pleading for help.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2022
But Mr Shah's statement in parliament, that the army fired because the truck carrying the villagers tried to speed away when asked to stop, has angered protesters even more.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2021
Jimenez’s friends were still in the parking lot at about 11:28 p.m. when they saw Jimenez run to his car and speed away.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2021
Lord Asriel touched the controls again and the intention craft began to speed away northward.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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