Example sentences of "ever to escape " in BNC.

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1 Unnerved by his betrayal nightmare , he wanted more desperately than ever to escape and flee .
2 The only German prisoner ever to escape from Britain , described in the book The One that Got Away , made his first attempt from Fetherstone .
3 America was conceived in vision as one of the greatest dreams of men ; it was to be the first nation ever to escape from oppression and the freed spirit would bring forth a splendid nation .
4 Despite developments such as Schools Council history and a growing interest in African , Caribbean and Indian history , school history is unlikely ever to escape the grip of nationalism . [ … ]
5 They had become the first team ever to escape relegation from the top division not having won an away game .
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