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Run Away (Verb)

Escape from the control of; "Industry is running away with us all".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Technology is running away with modern life and changing the way we communicate forever.
These environmental problems are running away with us and require our immediate attention.
Climate change is running away with the planet at an alarming rate that demands urgent action.
Unsustainable practices are running away with the world's natural resources, resulting in severe shortages.
E-waste is running away with our planet and a major overhaul of disposal systems is long overdue.

Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The children run away from the house after hearing the loud noise.
The thief tried to run away with the stolen goods but was caught by the police.
She told her kids to run away from the stray dog immediately.
The fleeing suspect tried to run away from the scene before being apprehended by the authorities.
When the tiger approached, the zoo visitors were advised to run away calmly without screaming.