escape punishment

Frequency: 7.012.5 per million words

to get away with something without being punished

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Examples (10)

  • The notorious thief managed to escape punishment for years.
  • Despite the evidence, the politician was accused of trying to escape punishment.
  • He hoped that by fleeing the country, he could escape punishment.
  • The children tried to escape punishment by blaming their dog.
  • Many believed that the wealthy businessman would escape punishment due to his influence.
  • The system is designed to ensure that criminals do not escape punishment.
  • She felt it was unfair that her accomplice managed to escape punishment.
  • Even though they were caught, they somehow managed to escape punishment.
  • The law aims to prevent anyone from being able to escape punishment.
  • He confessed his crimes, accepting that he could not escape punishment.