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Scape By

Description:

"Scape by" is a phrasal verb that is commonly used to describe a fortunate or narrow escape from a difficult or dangerous situation. It implies avoiding a negative outcome by a stroke of luck or skillful maneuvering.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Phrasal Verb

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

To avoid or elude a difficult or dangerous situation.

Example Sentences:

1. She managed to scape by the angry mob.
2. The hiker scaped by the falling rocks just in time.

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Sense 2:

To narrowly avoid punishment or consequences for an action.

Example Sentences:

1. He scaped by without being caught stealing.
2. The suspect scaped by with just a warning.

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Sense 3:

To pass or achieve something with minimal effort or just enough to meet the requirement.

Example Sentences:

1. She scaped by with a passing grade in the final exam.
2. We scaped by with the minimum amount of funding to complete the project.

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