Flee and Stand

And these flee from Link rather than stand still like the fire-throwing Wizzrobes.

Source: Goddamned Bats / The Legend of Zelda
Heroic Sacrifice: One of the most famous is Dian Wei's stand during the battle with Zhang Xiu's forces, where he pulled a You Shall Not Pass and bought Cao Cao time to flee.

Source: Useful Notes / Three Kingdoms Shu Wei Wu
They might even prefer to flee than stand and fight.

Source: Just For Fun / Fighting for Survival

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