escape hatches

noun

plural of escape hatch
as in escapes

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  1. escapes
  2. releases
  3. issues
Noun
  • From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • This season’s new fiction and nonfiction illuminate our manic world while offering riveting escapes.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of escapes
Noun
  • The company said later releases will add non-woven fabric formation, viscose, apparel assembly, bovine leather, and dyeing and printing chemicals.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Gkids also plans further Imax releases of new 4K Ghibli remasters starting in fall 2026, alongside a re-release of the full library across home video platforms.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026
Definition of releases
Noun
  • Gates noted that his average time has been skewed by his recent health issues.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of issues
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