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run away

ru·na·way

common

verb

1.

flee; take to one''s heels; cut and run

  • “If you see this man, run!”
  • “The burglars escaped before the police showed up”
2.

escape from the control of

  • “Industry is running away with us all”
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Origin

Deverbal from run away.

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