Eloping

Since the 1950s, the definition of eloping has been expanded to apply to people who, even if their families are overjoyed at their union, decide to get married quickly and privately, either in a courthouse or in a religious ceremony. ❋ Elise Mac Adam (2008)

When it comes time to tying the knot, Khan rejects the idea of eloping and opts to slowly win the approval of her crusty, patriarchal dad and the rest of her clan, back in Punjab. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Apart from the picturesque reasons, many people seize upon the idea of eloping or throwing destination weddings for practical purposes involving various kinds of self-preservation. ❋ Elise Mac Adam (2008)

I shall be offended — I shall be extremely concerned — if I hear that word eloping mentioned again — ❋ Unknown (2006)

"Believe me, the idea of eloping ran through my mind many times these past few months, " Jodie said. ❋ Broadrick, Annette (2006)

I will even admit that her domestic life was so miserably unbearable that she would entertain the idea of eloping with Warren: that she went so far as to attempt to carry that idea into execution. ❋ Octavus Roy Cohen (1925)

When the young Pawnee perceived that there were difficulties in the way, which would ever be insuperable while he remained a prisoner among the Tetons, he immediately conceived the idea of eloping to his own people, and embraced the first opportunity to apprise ❋ Henry Inman (1868)

After toying with the idea of eloping to San Francisco, they discovered that City Hall officiants will marry a couple off-site for an $190 fee. ❋ Unknown (2011)

If the idea of eloping sounds romantic and appealing to you, read on. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In a sense, we are "eloping" since we're having a civil ceremony with just the two witnesses, and then we're leaving the following day for our honeymoon. ❋ Desayunoencama (2007)

She swooped into town (as any caring mother would) to express her concern and disappointment in Heidi for "eloping" (yes, I'm still putting that word in quotes because I continue to be in denial that the whole Mexican fiesta ever happened). ❋ Unknown (2009)

[i'm tired] of this life [style], i'll elope with [my girl] ❋ Alex (2005)

Ralph: "Hey did you hear that last January Jeremy and Courtney decided to [elope] and then celebrate in [Niagara Falls]?" Joy: "Wow! They're married?! They've only known each other for a month! How romantic!" Ralph: "It's the greatest [love story] of our time!" ❋ Snuggle Monkey (2009)

"Me and Shizumi-san are eloping. We aren't [coming back] [anytime] soon." ❋ Yuki Sama (2005)

"Screech you can't [elope]" "Don't call me a [cantaloupe] you [melon head]." ❋ Sarahw1253 (2015)

[Jenifer] eloped with [robert], when she found out her parents didn't [approve] of him. ❋ Pimpxoxo (2013)

[Elops].. [how are you] [today]? ❋ Ultimatered (2010)

(i) That Elop is massive. Did all of your Elop mates come round last night? (ii) Elop, pass [the bread] mate. Hey, you want to go to the gym Elop? ([iii]) [Elops] are generally massive, but there are some well known exceptions to the rule. Elops are very kind and giving people. ❋ N.A.5 (2011)

[I'm bored]. Let's elope. *grabs gun* [Courtesy] of [Michael Aranda] ❋ Xzooginx (2011)

[I am] going to elope with my [luva] [Chris]. ❋ Kim (2003)

Nurse: Sir, we seem to be missing one of our more violent patients, I believe he is trying to [elope]. Director: Verywell, call the guards and get me [the governor] [phone number]. ❋ NJman6969 (2018)