Outrun

usgb/ˌaʊtˈrʌn/Volume
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Physical EscapePlay
Often suggests a desperate or urgent need to avoid capture or harm. SlideThe thief managed to outrun the security guard.
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Not LiteralPlay
Can be used metaphorically to mean avoiding non-physical things, like trouble. SlideThey tried to outrun their past, but it caught up with them.
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Time SensitivePlay
Implies a race against time or a deadline. SlideShe worked hard to outrun the clock and finish her essay.