Example Sentences

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Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on several criminal charges in his home country, has fled Hungary to the United States, he confirmed on Sunday, following local media reports.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

President Bashar Assad reportedly has fled to Russia.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

A quarter of the population has fled during the island’s most prolonged economic crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

In “Greenberg,” Ben Stiller’s title character is a cantankerous and neurotic New Yorker who has fled west after a nervous breakdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

"I am told the Kingslayer has fled the city. Give me leave to bring him back to justice."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin