escapology

Definitions

1. The study or art of escaping from a physical restraint, enclosure, or constriction, such as a rope, a sealed box, handcuffs, etc.; escape artistry.
   uncountable, usually
2. Escape from a difficult situation.
   figuratively, uncountable, usually

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Examples

“Viruses have⟳ ‘studied’ immunology over millions of years of coevolution with their hosts. During this ongoing education they have⟳ developed countless mechanisms to escape⟳ from the host's immune system. […] These escape⟳ strategies have⟳ been described as ‘camouflage’ and ‘sabotage’. Using these simple concepts we describe⟳ the spectrum of viral escapology […]”

“Might it have⟳ been any different had Leroy Sané’s goal, late in the first half, not been wrongly given offside? Nobody will ever know⟳ but it was certainly true that City were threatening a remarkable feat of escapology in that part of the match⟳.”

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