as in to get off
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the bank robbers jumped into the waiting car and made their getaway
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Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Perfect for long-haul flights, skiing, hiking, or just lounging in a chalet on a winter getaway, these joggers will become your daily go-to.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Heine was joined by her Everyone Is Doing Great costars James Lafferty and Alexandra Park for the nuptials, who shared their own photos from the Italian getaway.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Suite 217, Nashville Opening date: May 2024 Escape to a coastal oasis at East Nashville's Coral Club, a cocktail bar made to feel like a Mediterranean getaway amid the neon of Nashville.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2024
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Here are my picks for the best family resorts for winter getaways with loads of indoor fun.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Perfect for long-haul flights, skiing, hiking, or just lounging in a chalet on a winter getaway, these joggers will become your daily go-to.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Heine was joined by her Everyone Is Doing Great costars James Lafferty and Alexandra Park for the nuptials, who shared their own photos from the Italian getaway.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Suite 217, Nashville Opening date: May 2024 Escape to a coastal oasis at East Nashville's Coral Club, a cocktail bar made to feel like a Mediterranean getaway amid the neon of Nashville.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2024
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Stroman, a two-time All-Star from Medford, N.Y., got off to a hot start with the Yankees.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Leading 17-10 with 1:29 left in the first half, Braden Mann got off a punt from Philadelphia’s own 16 that traveled a season-low 29 yards.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While the patch notes for the upcoming Escape From Tarkov patch are yet to be revealed and will likely only arrive when the wipe does, some details are starting to slip out.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The additional state charge stems from an incident during Routh’s escape when police shut down traffic to apprehend him.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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Humans have also traveled farther than 500 kilometers (311 miles) inland, and Antarctic flights are possible, according to Scambos.Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Lockerbie On December 21 1988, flight Pan Am 103 was en route from Heathrow to JFK when a bomb exploded in its hold over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people, including 43 British citizens and 190 Americans.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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