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- noun Plural form of
elopement .
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Examples
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Sheehan said the number of "elopements" have decreased from 10 years ago.
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Sheehan said the number of "elopements" have decreased from 10 years ago.
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Inspired by the romanticism of post-World-War-II Tijuana -- think Herb Alpert, tequila-fueled elopements, jai alai, colorful tourist art and street tacos -- Tiki Oasis 11 presents Burros, Black Velvet & Other Delights, an art show benefiting WiLDCOAST.
Lisa Derrick: Burros & Black Velvet Art Benefit WiLDCOAST Lisa Derrick 2011
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Inspired by the romanticism of post-World-War-II Tijuana -- think Herb Alpert, tequila-fueled elopements, jai alai, colorful tourist art and street tacos -- Tiki Oasis 11 presents Burros, Black Velvet & Other Delights, an art show benefiting WiLDCOAST.
Lisa Derrick: Burros & Black Velvet Art Benefit WiLDCOAST Lisa Derrick 2011
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Too often, young people involved in elopements are eventually found dead, victims of murder or mutual suicides.
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I leafed through the love scenes—pausing at infatuations, elopements, and breakups—but skipped all the battles.
A Mountain of Crumbs Elena Gorokhova 2010
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I leafed through the love scenes—pausing at infatuations, elopements, and breakups—but skipped all the battles.
A Mountain of Crumbs Elena Gorokhova 2010
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Hence the elopements to Gretna Green that are staples of historical romance novels.
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Hence the elopements to Gretna Green that are staples of historical romance novels.
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Bear in mind, however, that elopements are not by definition “shotgun” weddings.
Something New Elise Mac Adam 2008
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