as in to run away
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Witnesses said the attacker had run away, and Lewis found that his trial lawyer, Thomas Lee, didn’t present evidence that Brown had been previously shot in the leg one year earlier in January 1998, which prevented him from running from the scene.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025 -
When Peter ran away again, his father tied his son’s hands to a horse’s tail and dragged him back to the mission.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Mar. 2025
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The annual auto auction in Canada confirmed Tesla received multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw from the event due to safety concerns.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom formally withdrew from the European Union.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rockwool Denmark retired on Day 1 after a collision during the opening race.—
Christina House,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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Kyle McKinley has replaced retiring coach Don Erickson, who led the team for the last 31 years.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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As the water receded, then disappeared, those rocks turned into dust, which then covered the entire planet.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Hair styles and treatments: Harsh hair treatments, like perms and relaxers, and tight hairstyles that pull your locks can lead to hair thinning or a receding hairline.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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Bell / Getty Images Stock futures initially surged on the report, then retreated.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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As her star continued to rise in the country music genre and beyond, Dean retreated from the spotlight, but always supported her from afar.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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Burr was audibly and visibly upset by the unannounced family reunion, lambasting his longtime friend Mandel, and almost walking out of the interview in protest.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
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In the wake of the new directive to primarily work in person, unions have filed challenges with the Public Employment Relations Board and workers at the Education Department have walked out on the job.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Back (up or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20%28up%20or%20away%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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