escape hatch

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Recent Examples of escape hatch If there is no guide in the room, fear will look for an escape hatch. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 And kids can grow from interacting with their peers and teachers—no digital escape hatch in sight. Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025 Already, there are two sprawling mansions, a gym, a tennis court, several guesthouses and treehouses, a water system, and even a tunnel leading to an underground shelter reportedly the size of a professional basketball court and equipped with blast-resistant doors and an escape hatch. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2025 One reason these systems have become so popular is that house arrest and mobile surveillance seem to add a layer of safety while simultaneously providing a cost-effective escape hatch for the problem of prison overcrowding. Robert S. Gable, IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2017 See All Example Sentences for escape hatch
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Noun
  • Each Residence has abundant outdoor lounge spaces and a large swimming pool, and can be booked in its entirety for a group retreat or a multigenerational family escape.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Here, the local world flows straight into your own private escape, creating an unrivaled, unforgettable vacation experience.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The new protein lineup is part of Starbucks' strategy to modernize its menu with new innovative options, the company said in a news release.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The pair's conversation comes just after the release of their books.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Escape hatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escape%20hatch. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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