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running away

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Noun1.running awayrunning away - the act of leaving (without permission) the place you are expected to be
human action, human activity, act, deed - something that people do or cause to happen
elopement - the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
escape, flight - the act of escaping physically; "he made his escape from the mental hospital"; "the canary escaped from its cage"; "his flight was an indication of his guilt"


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A MARRIED Woman, whose lover was about to reform by running away, procured a pistol and shot him dead.
Fantastic-Fables by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
The farmer and his wife loved this little girl very much but she caused them great trouble by running away into the woods and they often spent haf days looking for her.
The Golden Road by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
Nothing satisfactory transpires as to her reason for running away.
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