- present participle of escape.
escaping
Example Sentences
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"The narrative goes a bit more blaming the refugees," said Rudiger, who believes empathy for the plight of those escaping conflict has diminished.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Because the White House didn’t provide details on when the stealth operation began or the total volumes that have been moved, it’s not clear how many barrels have been escaping the strait each day.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
To be sure, escaping Hormuz is far from simple.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
You’ll make a ton of money while escaping a ton of heat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Akira’s dad pushed himself up off the couch, wheezing from the smoke he’d breathed in escaping Morris the first time.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
