as in to run away
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There's an option of them running away together.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025 -
The victim, 19-year-old Citlaly Morales Martinez was thrown clear of the crash and killed while the driver allegedly ran away and called a friend for a ride out of there.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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An alternative to leaving PJM entirely would be to withdraw from participating in the supply auctions to procure supplies for Maryland through bilateral contracts, possibly by teaming up with neighboring states, according to Charkoudian.—
Tyler Kendall,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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However, as part of that deal, Yellow would pay 100 percent if the company withdrew from the plans.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ali retired from boxing undefeated with a perfect 24-0 professional record, including 21 knockouts, and remains a defining figure in women’s sports.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Canadian treasure, who played the Darth Vader–esque Dark Helmet in the original franchise, retired from acting in the ’90s after his wife died of cancer.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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If that happens, widespread flooding is possible, with swollen rivers and streams that could take days to recede.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Every once in a while, the guitar player will come out and just do his solo, but then recede back into the shadows.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mike Bailey delivered a superkick to Dax Harwood, and Kevin Knight hit Cash Wheeler with a dropkick, sending FTR and Stokely retreating and ending the chaotic confrontation.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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When the sun sets, retreat to the hot tub.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At least that part of it, just simply by walking out the back door and going to see somebody.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Hamas directly during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, which got off to a fraught start as dozens of delegates walked out upon his arrival.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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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 29 Sep. 2025.
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