walk over
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See walk all over .
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Defeat easily, as in We walked over them in that practice game but don't know how we'll do in the real thing . [Second half of 1900s]
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Having to walk over to scan my face would be a pain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
“If you got hungry, you had to walk over to Dan Tana’s. Tana’s was delicious and evil — all that garlic,” Babitz once wrote in her semi-autobiographical novel, “L.A. Woman.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Frankie was staying at Megan's home in Hyde when during a walk over the playing fields the Cavapoo bolted at the sudden bang of a nearby firework.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025
He wound up scattering three hits and a walk over seven innings, striking out nine to earn his fourth victory in five decisions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
I walk over, and Ansel shoots me a polite half smile.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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