Historical clue formulations

• Have ___ (be able to save face) — 2021-07-10
• Have ___ (avoid blame) — 2015-07-29
• Provide ___ (allow to escape) — 2009-11-02
• Have ___ (not be trapped) — 2009-01-31
• Have ___ (not be trapped) — 2009-01-23
• Have ___ (be innocent, maybe) — 2007-12-30
• Provide ___ (save face) — 2001-02-25
• Provide ___ (save face) — 1999-02-13
• Have___ (be able to escape) — 1996-06-09
• Make _____ (get tagged, e.g., in baseball) — 1994-09-23