as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
at last she decided to break out of her suffocating marriage
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But in 2023 she and her associate Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested for child abuse after one of Franke’s sons escaped from Hildebrandt’s home in Utah.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025 -
His songs convey a profound restlessness—a yearning to escape and leave his past behind, reflecting an unease with his circumstances.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In May 2023, while awaiting trial in a Virginia jail, Marin-Sotelo and another inmate managed to escape, with Marin-Sotelo fleeing to Mexico.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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The sheriff’s office said a man fled the scene, but was taken into custody a short time later with assistance from BSO’s K-9, Aviation and T.I.T.A.N. (Threat Intervention Tactics Analytics Network) units.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Colored powder was flying in the air on Sunday in Scripps Ranch during a Holi festival put on by a San Diego nonprofit for the first time.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ramsey flies more than 400,000 miles per year and has traveled to all 7 continents, 50 U.S. states and 173 of the United Nations countries.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Following the accident, Seabrook and a passenger exited the Kia and ran away from the scene, police said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The teen met Cook shortly after running away from home in October, officials said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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In December, in Levittown on Long Island, a man ignited a porta potty outside a house under construction, then ran off down the street, blazing away.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Since a loss to Florida on February 8th, the Tigers have run off six consecutive victories, led by senior forward Johni Broome, who leads the team with 18.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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During a commercial break, the Best Actor nominee saluted the strength of the Hollywood community and encouraged his fellow attendees to get out of their seats for an impromptu dance party.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Focus on your audience The secret to camera confidence is getting out of your own head.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Break out (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20out%20%28of%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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