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Synonyms for lam

to break loose and leave suddenly, as from confinement or from a difficult or threatening situation

the act or an instance of escaping, as from confinement or difficulty

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Synonyms for lam

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In addition, Lam said that the primary goal for the city's government is to stop the violence.
Lam claimed that protesters are 'escalating the violence' through using 'lethal weapons' against the police, making the citizens 'panic.' She also commended the police for using the 'least possible force' to protect themselves from assaults.
Lam's spokesperson said the chief executive hopes the HKUST student union will reconsider taking part in the meeting, which would be held in a 'small-scale and closed-door manner' to facilitate an 'in-depth and frank exchange of views.'
For starters, Lam tried to rush the controversial bill through the city's legislature rather than following normal procedures.
Lam, born in Auckland, captained New Zealand Schoolboys as a player before representing Samoa in three World Cups and moved to England in 1997 to join Newcastle Falcons, for whom he had two spells.
Prior to Good Friday's derby with St Helens, Lam said: "Up until this point, I've not really thought about it.
It's such a nice city,' Lam said at the start of a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2018 Summit here.
Solid putting nets Lam maiden crown !-- -- Dante Navarro (The Philippine Star) - October 27, 2018 - 12:00am TARLAC, Philippines Bracing for a shootout, James Ryan Lam turned it into a blowout, outgunning Jobim Carlos and Aussie Jack Sullivan with early birdies then staying in command throughout with near-flawless putting to score a breakthrough in the CAT (Central Azucarera de Tarlac) Open yesterday.
Stifel analyst Patrick Ho believes Lam Research's (LRCX) earnings call allayed many of the concerns that the industry could be heading for an extended downturn and thinks Lam shares and the group overall may experience a "relief rally" through this earnings season.
October 22, 2017 (KHARTOUM) -- South Sudan's armed opposition faction (SPLM-IO) have announced the "sudden" death of Lam Kuei Lam, the spokesperson of their leader, Riek Machar.
HONG KONG -- Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect Mrs Carrie Lam who will assume office on July 1, 2017.
Gambling tycoon Jack Lam, who has tax liabilities in the Philippines, has offered to pay these in installments, President Rodrigo Duterte said Friday night.