Example Sentences

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Fleeing back to the city, he finds a piece of paper with the song’s title, “I Wish You’d Wanted Me,” taped to his mailbox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

"Fleeing the scene in a crisis is a red flag," cautioned Chakravarthy.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Fleeing patrons seemed to have caused a traffic jam while crossing a nearby street from the mall.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025

Fleeing, though, was not a good option either—it was dangerous.

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2024

Fleeing for his life, Arnold heads for a boat that will take him to a Royal Navy warship.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen