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on the lam

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  1. on the lamadjective

    Running away, usually from the police; on the run.

  2. Etymology: From lemja.

Wikipedia

  1. On the Lam

    On the Lam is a song by Kele Okereke, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band Bloc Party, released as the third single from his debut solo album The Boxer. The music video was released on October 8, 2010, with the digital EP being released on October 25.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of on the lam in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of on the lam in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of on the lam in a Sentence

  1. Petula Ho:

    Carrie Lam used Carrie Lam image to justify certain actions and present Carrie Lam as a good mother, as if by virtue of being a mother that [ a positive ] implication is there, but then of course people really don't think she's motherly at all, she is somebody who we think is against ethics of care.

  2. Elzevir Young:

    I come to the July 1 protests every year, but this time I came in particular because of the extradition bill, this is the first time I have come for the July 1 protest. I came because Carrie Lam will not withdraw the extradition law.

  3. Albert Ho:

    Protesters admire how Lam Wing-kee, as an ordinary citizen, fought against the authority and exposed its lies. Many people told me they're worried about the safety of Lam.

  4. Andrew Schneider:

    Greetings on this most exceedingly beautiful spring morning. A morning swollen with new life, a morning on which, if I had the voice, I would let loose with song. It's hard to believe just a few short weeks ago we were eating our cornflakes in the wintery dark. Now, well it's still kind of dim out there, but I can see the golden glow of Apollo's chariot waiting in the wings, about to make its entrance. Winter's on the lam, no doubt.

  5. Adam Ni:

    The nature of the protest movement has transformed over the last 13 weeks, carrie Lam will have to take further steps, such as setting up an independent inquiry into police conduct. If Carrie Lam does not take further steps, then we can expect the protests to continue.

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