She took the papers and decamped.
He decamped to Europe soon after news of the scandal broke.
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As the dust settles and the league’s 32 teams decamp for their home bases around the country, one major matter is settled.—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026 This detail often surprises those who hear it; many assume that most apparel manufacturing has long decamped overseas.—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026 Faison and Braff are still constantly collaborating whether that’s on a podcast or commercials, and even though she’s decamped from Los Angeles to Canada, Chalke makes a point to keep in touch.—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 An opening in Roku’s sales organization was created last fall when Jay Askinasi decamped for Paramount.—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decamp
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Etymology
French décamper, from Middle French descamper, from des- de- + camper to camp