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Recent Examples of jailbreak
The escape followed the May 16 jailbreak of 10 inmates in New Orleans – several of them charged with murder – which drew national attention and caused consternation in area communities.
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 7 June 2025
With two escapees still on the run after a mass jailbreak in New Orleans and an ex-police chief convicted of murder on the loose in Arkansas, high-profile cases of daring breakouts have captured headlines for more than a week.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Massive jailbreak in New Orleans 'impossible' without staff involvement
MAJOR HEADLINES
‘HAD ENOUGH’ – Trump talks about Putin's view on Ukraine war after two-hour phone call.
—FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Three of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail were apprehended by Friday night, while authorities continued to search for seven others in a jailbreak that may have had inside help, officials said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 16 May 2025
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 7 June 2025
With two escapees still on the run after a mass jailbreak in New Orleans and an ex-police chief convicted of murder on the loose in Arkansas, high-profile cases of daring breakouts have captured headlines for more than a week.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Massive jailbreak in New Orleans 'impossible' without staff involvement
MAJOR HEADLINES
‘HAD ENOUGH’ – Trump talks about Putin's view on Ukraine war after two-hour phone call.
—FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Three of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail were apprehended by Friday night, while authorities continued to search for seven others in a jailbreak that may have had inside help, officials said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jailbreak
Noun
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The club looked at how the best Championship teams made the transition into the top flight in the past.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Abu Dhabi experience The new flight lands at Zayed International Airport, which offers a variety of unique experiences for customers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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That blockbuster, which Alcaraz won after a Houdini escape, has been followed by two solid sequels.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Consider booking a room at Hotel Atwater or the cliffside Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel for a truly memorable escape.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Amazon has styles starting at just $17 that are perfect for city streets, wine tastings, or weekend getaways.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, the region is rebuilding while retaining its reputation as a scenic getaway close to Athens, marked by archaeological sites, seaside tavernas, and a landscape shaped by both its beauty and its exposure to natural disasters.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Alvi Limani, 20, ditched the scene of the deadly New Jersey crash on June 25 and left one of his passengers to die, then went on the lam for 2½ weeks, prosecutors allege.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Paul Brightman lives on the lam while evading Russian operatives.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Golf Ranch is envisioned as a breakout in a different space.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the first quarter of the year egg prices were largely influenced by a breakout of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, causing prices to stay high.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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The owner has shared more of Mako's rescue journey in other videos, revealing an incredible transformation.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some eagles needed rescue and a little extra time, but eventually, each cohort left their cages for a final time and soared away from the northern fork.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The timing of the event is notable, as September 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of China’s liberation from Japanese occupation during World War II.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Aug. 2025
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Because there is no liberation without Black liberation, not across the global South, not anywhere.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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German bonds, which benefited from a flight to safety earlier in the year , joined the rout, with the 30-year bund yield notching a 14-year high.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Senior running back Carter Grabowski returns the opening kickoff 94 yards for a TD, then runs nine times for 100 yards and TDs of 45, 1 and 20 yards in Kaneland’s 44-7 rout of Rock Island in a game interrupted for an hour by a lightning delay.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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