escape hatches

noun

plural of escape hatch
as in escapes

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  1. escapes
  2. releases
  3. issues
Noun
  • Powell weighed in on whether entertainment can still bring Americans together and if action movies are one of the last remaining escapes from the political divide.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Summary The Maldives, long known for luxury escapes, is experiencing a significant shift in traveler expectations.
    — Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of escapes
Noun
  • In practice, that’s resulted in an evolving wealth of SKUs across bags, footwear, and ready-to-wear, comprising new releases and updates on brand heroes.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Another noticeable shift has been to steer financial resources away from smaller studios toward those that make Xbox’s most iconic franchises, with the goal of more frequent major releases.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of releases
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  • The group has faced criticism over its stances on various issues, including the wars in Gaza and Iran.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After responding to their most visible attacks, the two candidates traded barbs over a slew of policy issues, including health care, prescription drug prices, tariffs and the ongoing war with Iran.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
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