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- adjective Alternative spelling of
getaway .
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Examples
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A man and two women robbed a drug store of $1,400 worth of toothbrushes, then fled the scene in a waiting get-away car.
The Great Toothbrush Robbery Con Chapman 2011
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The story is compelling: based on James Sallis' eponymous novel, it is about an expressionless handsome Travis-type character who drives for a living: stunt-cars by day and get-away cars at night for criminals.
Karin Badt: A Conversation With Nicolas Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling About Drive: A Modern Fairytale at Cannes Karin Badt 2011
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I treasured this time as a sort of get-away from schoolwork and an opportunity to better get to know one another.
Sustainability in the eyes of young people: Drexel U. Sustainability Learning Community. 2010
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A friend lived in Hector, New York, and we would often make the get-away trek up to pitch our tent or sleep in the barns of farmers who lived around the area.
Q&A 2009
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A friend lived in Hector, New York, and we would often make the get-away trek up to pitch our tent or sleep in the barns of farmers who lived around the area.
LENNDEVOURS: 2009
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As part of the “weekend get-away” package that we purchased, a four-course meal was provided in the fancy-looking restaurant.
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Book ski school classes now, because they'll fill up quickly for the big get-away weekends.
Sarah Bowman: What's Up for February From Kids Off the Couch Sarah Bowman 2011
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Book ski school classes now, because they'll fill up quickly for the big get-away weekends.
Sarah Bowman: What's Up for February From Kids Off the Couch Sarah Bowman 2011
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Newish couple Reese Witherspoon and agent Jim Toth made their way back to Ojai, CA this weekend for a little romantic get-away for just the two of them.
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A friend lived in Hector, New York, and we would often make the get-away trek up to pitch our tent or sleep in the barns of farmers who lived around the area.
Quick Q&A with Amy Cheatle, Tasting Room Manager, Damiani Wine Cellars 2009
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