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as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
after two hours of that boring party, we were ready to bail
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Recent Examples of bail
Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
All three suspects were each granted $100,000 bail and ordered to have no contact with Azim.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Wembanyama bailed the Knicks out.
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
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Noun
The unnamed man was released on bail Friday while detectives continue their investigation, the statement added.
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Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
All three suspects were each granted $100,000 bail and ordered to have no contact with Azim.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
Her husband had to bail her out.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Wembanyama bailed the Knicks out.
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
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Prescott-Hansen posted a $50,000 bond and was released without conditions.
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And when a bond is dumped, its yield — or the interest the government must pay new investors in those same bonds — rises.
Noun
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In Txuiri village, children play with bows and arrows near a Protestant church.
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The blush-pink colorway and delicate bow feel feminine without veering overly precious, while the sporty sole lends a casual touch.
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Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.
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Philadelphia native and Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood, along with Lincoln University pitcher Solomon McKinney, have been named to the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic rosters, the MLB announced Thursday.
Verb
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The Islander will exit the show following episode 20 amid fan backlash.
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Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick announced his retirement from international football today, a day after the country exited the World Cup in the group stage.
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We’re left to our own recognizance.
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Greer’s family was notified that he was being transported to the hospital on Wednesday, but the family said they weren’t allowed to see him until the sheriff’s office released him on a personal recognizance bond.
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.
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The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.
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The sequence required full-scale versions of Corlys’ (Steve Trussaint) and Lohar’s (Abigail Thorn) ships to be built and usable on both a dry tank and wet tank, thousands of gallons of water and extras and, naturally, numerous CGI dragon fights requiring mechanical bucks.
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Video obtained by the outlet showed Stewart leaning over during the concert before staff brought out the oxygen tank.
Verb
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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