fled

American

[fled] / flɛd /

verb

simple past tense and past participle of flee.

fled British

/ flɛd /

verb

the past tense and past participle of flee 1

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According to police, the suspect fled the scene within minutes, just as police officers arrived.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

To avoid giving the interview, Samira fled Iran as soon as the 40th day anniversary was over.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro fled his home country and arrived in the U.S.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

A former college player, Cole launched the Bananas in 2016 as a replacement for the minor league Savannah Sand Gnats, who had fled the decaying Grayson Stadium for South Carolina.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Ball fearlessly helped defend the nation’s capital even as white militiamen fled.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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