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steal away

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steal away (from someone or something)
to sneak away from someone or something. The thief stole away from the policeman. We stole away from the boring lecture.
See also: away, steal


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As I approached it, I heard it gently open and close, and saw a man steal away into the darkness.
She longed to steal away into the woods with dear old John, grown so manly and handsome, and get some comfort from him.
Let us steal away to-morrow morning--early and softly, that we may not be seen or heard--and leave no trace or track for them to follow by.
 
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