flee
verb (used without object)
to run away, as from danger or pursuers; take flight.
will flee
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future tenseof flee.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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After Castro’s release from jail, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who is leading the state’s prosecution against him, said she worried that Castro will flee to Mexico.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
Although some tech moguls, including Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, recently have moved some of their companies out of California, proponents of the proposal say concerns that billionaires will flee are overblown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
If the United States invades Greenland, she will flee her home with her daughter.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
The wolf will pursue or turn away; the prey will flee and be chased or stand its ground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
“The fire also impacted wildlife. During a wildfire, deer can be chased out into traffic, mothers will flee their nests, leaving behind their babies.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
