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Term: in hiding

Definition:

adverbial phrase

Referring to the act or state of concealing oneself or others from someone or something in order to avoid detection or capture.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Being concealed or remaining out of sight.

Example sentences:

• After witnessing a crime, the eyewitness went into hiding to protect herself.
• The fugitive spent months in hiding before eventually being captured by the authorities.
• During the war, many civilians had to live in hiding to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

Sense 2:

A popular or well-known term referring to a person or thing whose current location or status is unknown.

Example sentences:

• The missing child is believed to be in hiding, and the authorities are conducting a search to locate him.
• Since the scandal broke out, the politician has been in hiding, refusing to address the media.
• The stolen artwork is still in hiding, and the police are actively investigating to recover it.

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