walk away from

phrase

Synonyms of walk away fromnext
1
: to give up or leave behind willingly : abandon
2
: to survive (an accident) with little or no injury
3
: to outrun or get the better of without difficulty

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But walking away from the set didn't mark the end of Garlin's troubles. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Both campaigns walked away from the debate claiming victory, and now the focus shifts to getting their supporters to the polls. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Opel/Stellantis GM walked away from Opel in 2017 and American buyers rarely get a taste of modern Opel products, but the STX has significance for the broader global market. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 Bauers and his wife, Lauren Bauers, sat down with ABC News’ Will Reeve to discuss his journey, going from nearly walking away from professional baseball in 2024 to being named the National League Championship Series MVP last week. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk away from

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“Walk away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20away%20from. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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