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In 1937 Jessica eloped to Europe with her second cousin Esmond Romilly—their ill-starred plan was to head to Spain to report on the civil war there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Her parents tried to make her a ward of court, but the couple eloped to Brighton and later married.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

Lorrie met and eloped with Cash’s manger, Stu Carnall; gave birth to two children; and became primarily a stay-at-home mother.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2024

He has gained tools to regulate his emotions, and his provider shared that in addition to gaining confidence, “he hasn’t eloped from school and can focus for longer periods of time.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2023

After Grandpa and Miss Love eloped, a lot of people felt sure he had never so much as looked at the milliner till after Granny died and he needed a housekeeper.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns