bolt

Example Sentences

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While private credit firms like Blue Owl Capital saw investors bolt from their funds last year, industry leader Ares Management Corp. cruised above the turbulence—until now.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"I just realised like a bolt one night that our two grandchildren, who at that time were under one and nearly five, were in the same position that Claire was in," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The main flaw in the plan—the ends of the bolt stuck out—was audaciously overcome by putting the Bible under a very large, overflowing dish of macaroni with butter and cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

With so much at risk, it’s not surprising that some potential victims bolt.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Then I bolt down them as fast as I can.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish