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What is the meaning of
abscond
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The bank robber's brilliant plan was to abscond with all the money by hiding in the vault overnight. Unfortunately, he forgot to bring snacks and called 911 after two hours because he was hungry. The police thanked him for making their job easy.
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When Tom heard the police sirens coming closer, he started to panic. He needed to abscond before they arrived, so he quickly grabbed his bag and slipped out the back door. He hoped no one saw him as he ran to hide in the alley.
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After he broke the expensive vase, his first thought was to abscond. He quickly packed a bag with some clothes and all his saved money. He planned to sneak out and hide at his friend's house until he knew what to do next.
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