Break out
Break out verb - To develop suddenly and violently.
To escape
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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When a fire actually does break out minutes later, fourteen people attempt to escape via the ladder and are badly injured.
Source: Series / The Brittas Empire -
Sal sits in prison when it is implied she could break out, and is forced to escape by circumstances.
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Evil Old Folks Exit Villain Stage Left: Unlike most of Batman's rogues, Ra's tends to escape capture rather than repeatedly break out.
Source: Comicbook / Ra's Al-Ghul
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