escape hatch

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Recent Examples of escape hatch Each of the four has an escape hatch from the bears. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025 Critically, Netanyahu appeared to structure a deal which includes his favorite escape hatch. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 One wonders if the Hornets — under new management since Ball signed that deal — would look for an escape hatch if another franchise makes a strong offer. John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 There’s also an available roof escape hatch. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for escape hatch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escape hatch
Noun
  • At the time of the escape, the kangaroo was carrying her baby, known as a joey.
    Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Just two hours from Manhattan—and easily accessible via Amtrak—Hudson makes an easy weekend escape for travelers short on time.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Among this group, 802 cancer survivors provided dietary information via a questionnaire from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), according to the press release.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The release said Lovely lives near where the fire occurred.
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026

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“Escape hatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escape%20hatch. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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