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Recent Examples of jailbreak
His sentence was extended by 10 months because of the jailbreak, according to Dateline.
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
At one high school, an entrepreneurial senior even bought a pouch-unlocking magnet on Amazon and tried to charge classmates a dollar per jailbreak.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
The last inmate caught after an audacious New Orleans jailbreak was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The local sheriff also lost his job following the May jailbreak.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
At one high school, an entrepreneurial senior even bought a pouch-unlocking magnet on Amazon and tried to charge classmates a dollar per jailbreak.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
The last inmate caught after an audacious New Orleans jailbreak was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The local sheriff also lost his job following the May jailbreak.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jailbreak
Noun
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As well as cheeky possums and young kestrels readying to make their first flight, this year’s gallery also includes images that ask bigger questions about the human impact on the planet.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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But leakage at the tail service mast umbilical, a problem during the first Artemis flight in 2022, cropped up again the second time around.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At the time of the escape, the kangaroo was carrying her baby, known as a joey.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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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
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Don’t miss out on the chance to take the holiday beyond a romantic dinner by exploring diverse getaways for the entire weekend filled with memorable experiences and opportunities to love on one another.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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The infinity-edge pool area is still lively (though tame compared to many other pool scenes), with vacationing couples in their 30s, 40s, and 50s sipping day drinks or small groups of friends here for a chill getaway.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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So who is on the horizon that might need to consider going on the lam?—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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As a child, Caleb resisted being taken into Federation custody, instead going on the lam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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At a typical research university, an undergraduate course like this would meet inside a lecture hall, perhaps with separate breakout sections for discussion led by graduate students.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gantri Made continues to gain strong momentum, and 2026 will be a breakout year, spanning hospitality projects, designer collaborations, and large-scale commercial applications.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Two members of the Israeli team were killed at the time of the attack, and nine athletes and a West German policeman would die in a botched rescue attempt at an airport.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Temperatures close to 22 degrees below zero with an unknown windchill were recorded on the mountain at one point during the rescue, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Movement for Black Lives even calls February Black Futures Month, focusing this year on Black Love and liberation, perfect topics for a vision board.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Gators immediately extended the advantage with a 12-0 run after intermission and never looked back during their latest rout of Bama.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Luka Doncic had a 37-point triple-double in the Lakers’ 142-111 rout of the Wizards, combining with LeBron James and Deandre Ayton for 85 points.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Jailbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jailbreak. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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