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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He said he also feared the people responsible would "just walk away from it".
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
If you’ve made your target price clear, have spoken to a manager and are still being told no, it’s OK to walk away.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
“We don’t let other industries design products with embedded fire hazards and walk away when they fail. Vape companies shouldn’t get a pass either,” said Tony Hackett, a policy associate at Californians Against Waste.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
You could read “Make Believe” and “Why You Should Read Children’s Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise” and walk away with plenty to think on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Then I walk away, my mind buzzing so loud with thoughts I’m sure even Ruth can hear them.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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