attempted escape

Frequency: 6.88.1 per million words

Refers to an escape that was tried but may not have been successful.

escapeADJECTIVE + escape

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attempted

Examples (10)

  • The police thwarted the attempted escape from the maximum-security prison.
  • After the attempted escape failed, the inmates faced additional charges.
  • Security footage revealed the attempted escape had been planned for months.
  • The warden ordered a full investigation into the attempted escape.
  • Three prisoners were involved in the attempted escape last Tuesday night.
  • The attempted escape was discovered by guards during their routine patrol.
  • His attempted escape through the tunnel was quickly detected.
  • The news reported on the dramatic attempted escape from the courthouse.
  • Guards prevented another attempted escape by increasing surveillance.
  • The attempted escape resulted in a lockdown of the entire facility.