walk away
Britishverb
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to leave, esp callously and disregarding someone else's distress
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to achieve or win easily
Example Sentences
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Grant emphasized that all three coaches could easily walk away because of the imprint they left and the resume they built.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
A devout Christian and now with two young children, Scheffler has made it clear he would happily walk away from the game if it harmed his family life.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
He adds: "I'm sure all sides will walk away with their heads held high, and it was worth giving it a crack, I think."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
In some cases, it has pushed developers to pause or walk away from projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Newsome Park Elementary was just a two-minute walk away.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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