Collocations for "fled"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "fled" in context.
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flee
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- flee [oppression, exploitation, persecution]
- are fleeing the [war, battleground, slaughter, violence]
- flee the [city, state, country]
- flee for your [life, safety]
- flee from the [fire, enemy, country]
- fled to [Canada, safety]
- fled in [terror, panic, horror, fear, order]
- flee into [hiding, exile]
- fled with [her, your family]
- flee across the [country, border]
- fleeing [their homes, your homeland, his country]
- flee and [hide, escape, leave]
- flee or [fight, surrender, hide]
- [forced, attempted, trying] to flee
- [shot, died, killed] while trying to flee
- [panicked, screamed] and fled
- fled by [jumping, running, hiding]
'fled' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):