Fled example sentences

Related (6): escaped, departed, bolted, absconded, fledged, vamoosed

"Fled" Example Sentences

The thief fled the scene of the crime.
The thief fled into the night.
The sheep fled from the wolf.
Seeing the snake, the birds fled from the trees.
The refugees fled their war-torn country.
The city dwellers fled into the countryside to escape the bombing.
The animals fled from the forest fire.
The protesters fled as the police approached.
The student fled the classroom as soon as the test started.
The suspect fled on foot.
As soon as the police arrived, the suspect fled the area.
She fled the abusive relationship.
He fled town when the truth came out.
The witness fled the state to avoid testifying.
The escaping prisoner fled across the open field.
The dog fled from the angry dog across the park.
The spy fled the country to avoid capture.
The suspect fled after the crime was committed.
The criminals fled along the riverbank to escape the police.
The child fled to its mother upon seeing the stranger.
The soldiers fled in fear from the enemy's advance.
The bats fled the cave as we approached with our flashlights.
The eagle fled from the attacking hawk.
The army fled before the invading forces.
The bull fled as soon as it saw the matador.
The birds fled at the first signs of the storm.
The villagers fled to higher ground when they saw the tsunami approaching.
The termites fled the house as it was being fumigated.
The deer fled into the woods as soon as it heard our voices.
The students fled the school as soon as the final bell rang.
The inmates fled the burning prison.
The mice fled the house when the cat entered.
The shopkeepers fled their stores as looters approached.
The citizen journalists fled to avoid government persecution.
The children fled down the hall, laughing and shouting.
The prey fled in panic when it saw the predator approaching.
The prisoners fled across the border to freedom.
Upon seeing the monster, the villagers fled in fear.
The protestors fled as tear gas filled the air.
The fox fled down the path away from the huntsman.
The rats fled the sinking ship as it went down.
The immigrants fled poverty and violence in their home country.
The cowards fled from the battle, leaving their comrades behind.
The slaves fled across the desert in search of freedom.
The ants fled the anthill as it was burned with a magnifying glass.
The firemen fled from the collapsing building.
The villagers fled as the lava flow approached.
The criminal fled the scene of the crime and has not been seen since.
The zoo animals fled into their shelters as the tornado sirens sounded.
They fled the smoke and flames that were consuming their home.
Insects fled from the bright light as I turned it on at night.
The rebels fled into the mountains to avoid government forces.
The lion fled in terror at the sight of the approaching vehicle.
The killer fled the country to avoid arrest.
The mice fled the building as the exterminators entered.
The rabbit fled from the fox that was chasing it.
The inmates fled from the prison during the riot.
The tribesmen fled into the desert as flames consumed their village.
The survivors fled the sinking ship in lifeboats.
The man fled from his past, trying to start anew in a distant land.

Common Phrases

Fled the scene - Left an area quickly after something happened, especially something illegal or embarrassing.
Fled in terror - Left very quickly in a frightened state of panic.
Fled in fear - Left very quickly because one was overcome with fear.
Fled for their lives - Left an area quickly in order to save their own lives.
Fled the country - Left a country or region quickly, often to avoid authorities.
Fled into the night - Left an area quickly under cover of darkness.
Fled across the border - Crossed a border quickly in order to get away or escape.
Flee at the first chance - Leave an undesirable situation immediately if or when given the first opportunity.
Fled like the wind - Left an area extremely quickly, as if blown by the wind.
Fled from danger - Left an area quickly in order to escape some form of hazard or threat.