Runs away from Penelope Smith (6)

I believe the answer is:

elopes

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'runs away' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'from penelope smith' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ELOPES' can be found hidden inside 'penelope smith'.

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(Another definition for elopes that I've seen is " Runs away to get married".)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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