as in to run away
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Within the capital, Mei becomes disillusioned with the Chairman and his politics, eventually publicly betraying him and running away.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2025 -
Police allege that Stewart ran away when approached by an officer and was found hiding behind a brick wall outside Sanford Stadium, where the Georgia football team plays.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: The decision came shortly after USAGM special adviser Kari Lake withdrew an order to terminate the 2025 funding grant for VOA's sister broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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The race attracted serious fundraising from Democrats, and was in the spotlight after President Trump withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik's name from consideration for U.N. ambassador to avoid risking further depleting his party's already narrow majority.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2025
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After all, the 19-year-old figure skater retired from the sport three years ago, only returning to training again a year ago and international competition six months ago.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Then, Judge made a special tribute to Brett by imitating the retired player’s flex move after the chanting, a tribute Judge has done in the years since Brett retired.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Although inflation receded last month, an escalating trade war threatens to hike prices on consumer goods going forward.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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As the water recedes, a squishy creature is left clinging to the slippery, wet rocks.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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The document laid out plans for the Polish army to retreat westward to the Vistula River, which runs through the center of Poland, in case of an invasion from the east by Russia.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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But Newsom appears to have fully retreated on trans-inclusive athletics, conceding to right-wing propagandists Charlie Kirk and Michael Savage without a fuss in the first two episodes of Newsom’s podcast earlier this month.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mark leads the confused Ms. Casey to the exit, and Gemma walks out of the Lumon building.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Marcela and Malcom arrived at 11:20 p.m. Just over an hour later, the two are seen walking out the door.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
20 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 4 Apr. 2025.
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