unescorted

Example Sentences

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Rees felt unwell and began heading back to the ship unescorted, according to national broadcaster ABC.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

The 10 men and one unescorted minor had departed from Lebanon aboard their 11-foot boat, according to police.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Despite this, on each occasion he was allowed unescorted leave, meaning Mike and his wife were compelled to call the police to find him.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2023

“It is in the nature of cats to do a certain amount of unescorted roaming,” he said in a letter to legislators.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2022

“Naw. At the dance hall they got extry men to dance with unescorted ladies. Miss Love kept astin’ me to let’s dance, so I give one a-them men a quarter to be her partner.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns