freeway chase

Frequency: 4.03.2 per million words

A pursuit, often by police, that takes place on a freeway.

freewayFREEWAY + NOUN

Categories:

chase

Examples (10)

  • The high-speed freeway chase was broadcast live on TV.
  • Police ended a freeway chase by deploying spike strips near the exit.
  • We got stuck in traffic because of a freeway chase ahead.
  • Yesterday's freeway chase lasted nearly two hours.
  • A routine stop quickly turned into a freeway chase.
  • Several patrol cars joined the freeway chase as it crossed county lines.
  • The suspect was arrested after the freeway chase came to a safe stop.
  • Helicopters tracked the freeway chase from above while officers coordinated below.
  • Reporters described the freeway chase as chaotic but controlled.
  • Authorities are reviewing policies after a fatal freeway chase last year.