as in to run away
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Authorities say Freeman ran away from the vehicle.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026 -
The foursome stares at each other for a moment, then Ashley and Austin literally run away.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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In turn, Canadian prosecutors will withdraw all 14 murder charges laid against Kenneth Law, lawyer Matthew Gourlay told CBC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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When the San Francisco Chronicle published its investigation, Swalwell’s campaign collapsed within 48 hours, indicating that the evidence was sufficiently substantial to immediately persuade political allies, campaign chairs, and fellow Democrats to withdraw their support.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rea took the bulk of the innings following lefty Riley Martin’s perfect opening frame that required just six pitches to retire the top of the Phillies’ order.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The reason many of the remaining adults on Medicaid are not working is that they are retired, serving as a caregiver, or too sick, KFF has found.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, South Elgin welcomes any group interested in temporarily adopting a park to clean up debris along the river’s edge once the waters recede.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Then there’s the (guests-only) pool, where you’ll be met with bright yellow-and-white beach chairs and umbrellas, and a receding shallow end reminiscent of the nearby shore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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As tensions escalate into violence, Tina retreats into the basement, seeking refuge from the chaos above.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The carrier retreated to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay on the island of Crete for maintenance work March 23.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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The three unions, representing most district employees, were prepared to walk out together unless each union achieved its own tentative agreement.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Penton walked out herself and hugged two women who’d attended the proceedings.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Back (up or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20%28up%20or%20away%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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