Ships escape given time (5)

I believe the answer is:

fleet

(Other definitions for fleet that I've seen before include "Quickly pass" , "Collection of cars/ships" , "vehicles owned by a company" , "Fast and nimble" , "Number of vehicles" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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