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Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese civilians have been fleeing Israeli air strikes in Lebanon over the past few days, less than 18 months after a ceasefire ended the last conflict with Israel in November 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Investors have been fleeing anything AI-related in a rotation toward value stocks and small companies.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Film and television productions have been fleeing the city, wounding an entertainment industry already in crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2025

Since then, people have been fleeing dangerous areas, and many are now living on the streets.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2024

For months I have been fleeing and hiding.

From Huntingtower by Buchan, John