bolted
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“My whole body went numb, my feet bolted to the floor by shock.”
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
This past June a 18-year-old tourist from India was killed by a horse that got loose and bolted.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
In June, Romanch Mahajan, who was visiting New York from India, was riding in a carriage when the horse pulling it bolted, causing the 18-year-old to fall and die.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“Why do I feel so lonely when I have a Starlink antenna bolted to the transom of First Light and the possibility of talking to anyone whenever I like?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
He barked and bolted for the baby carriage.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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