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Recent Examples of runaways
Offering help to located runaways Each runaway who is located is offered services specific to their needs and circumstances.
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Tony Aiello, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Tony Aiello, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runaways
Noun
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During recent sweeps, vendors with licenses have also been arrested and ticketed, according to the Street Vendor Association, which has been tracking the enforcement.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Hochul hit back by suggesting the Knicks are head and shoulders ahead of the Spurs after a reeling off an amazing 11-game playoff winning streak and two straight series sweeps.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Accidents, such as deadly landslides, are fairly common.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Silk pillowcases may also help extend the lifespan of blowouts, reduce bedhead, and create a smoother overall appearance.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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This hot-air brush claims to give salon-level blowouts easily and quickly at home.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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On the west coast, Gros and Petit Piton (Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanoes) rise from beneath the gin-clear sea to shelter the curvaceous coves at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach, which inspire From Here To Eternity-style romps on the shore.—
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Spring break isn’t just for partying college kids and family theme-park romps.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hansen became a phenomenon, which Primetime captures.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers say that framing better captures what patients actually experience, from insulin resistance and elevated androgens to irregular periods, acne, weight changes and infertility.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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“Runaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runaways. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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