fled
Americanverb
verb
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He said after he had run off he returned to the car, believing Mr Ali would have also fled, and Mr Shabir drove back to Keighley where he gave him a "couple of quid".
From BBC
Tens of thousands fled; businesses and schools closed.
Some drivers — many of whom claim to have fled persecution in India and requested asylum in the U.S. — are sitting on expensive investments they cannot use.
From Los Angeles Times
He testified that he had fled his native Cuba in 2024 after protesting against the government, for which he was jailed, surveilled and persecuted.
From Los Angeles Times
Armed police officers, the Coastguard and members of the Royal Marines were called in to track down the animal from north Wales after he fled a festive celebration in Formby, Merseyside, on Saturday.
From BBC
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