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
  • Christie Brinkley is soaking up the sun on a tropical escape.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Whether you’re drawn to whitewater rafting, interested in the trails or looking for an escape from urban Charlotte, the Whitewater Center deserves a look.
    Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • That Mater Dei-Orange Lutheran result was from Tuesday’s schedule and the most-recent release of the rankings were assembled before Tuesday.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
  • In a subsequent report on the incident, the NTSB faulted PG&E for failing to quickly locate the valves needed to shut off the gas release.
    Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026

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“Escape hatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escape%20hatch. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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