as in to flee
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
when a fight broke out, we hightailed it out of the bar
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Fires are not a material risk, and neither are the crowds fleeing them.—
Rascal Kemble-Curry,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025 -
In Venezuela and Nicaragua, repressive regimes have also prompted a humanitarian crisis that has forced millions to flee.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Financial markets have retreated this year amid mounting concerns that the Trump administration's economic policies could jar spending by American consumers and businesses, hurting economic growth.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Pelicans add another dimension to the scene on these deep lakes, formed roughly 12,000 years ago after the glaciers retreated allowing meltwater to form Channel Lake, Lake Marie, Loon Lake and others in northern Illinois.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The aircraft flew north along the Hudson River and later turned south after reaching the George Washington Bridge, according to New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Since Trump came to office on Jan. 20, his administration has flown more than 200 people from the U.S. to El Salvador to be imprisoned in CECOT.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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Consumers and businesses increasingly expect financial services to be built in, not bolted on.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, both incoming freshmen recruits bolted as well: Carlsbad High School’s Jake Hall and Uriah Tenette from Prescott, Ariz.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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His parents, who tell THR their son is taking the abrupt introduction to fame in stride, perch nearby, ready to run him home after the shoot.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of whether it is run by M+ or the HKMOA, transparency is important to both the art community and taxpayers.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro and his family fled their home at 2 a.m. on April 13 to escape the fire, which caused significant damage to the governor's mansion.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While the standard White Lotus guest seems to be running away from something — anxiety, the pressures of fame, financial ruin — Aimee Lou Wood’s Chelsea appears markedly content.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Her other daughter observed what happened and ran away to hide, the judge said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The ball fell to the court in no-man’s land and the final seconds ran off the clock.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Jorja & Hurricane had different plans, running off three straight games for the huge upset and the gold medal.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Hightail (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hightail%20%28it%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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