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walk on
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to take unfair advantage of
He dislikes people who are willing to walk on others to get ahead.
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Recent Examples of walk-on
Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
There was much confusion back in May when, during the amfAR gala at the Cannes Film Festival, Winnie Harlow and Paris Jackson appeared on stage to auction off a walk-on role in Emily in Paris Season 5 for charity.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Not much film exists on Warner, a three-star recruit during the 2023 recruiting cycle who has thrown just 25 passes since joining the Gators this past spring as a walk-on.
—Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
When the walk-ons joined the previous season, the team began filming a documentary, which is ongoing.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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But there’s no way to dismiss — or forget — the week that led to walk-on quarterback Jackson Stratton making his first career start.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
There was much confusion back in May when, during the amfAR gala at the Cannes Film Festival, Winnie Harlow and Paris Jackson appeared on stage to auction off a walk-on role in Emily in Paris Season 5 for charity.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Not much film exists on Warner, a three-star recruit during the 2023 recruiting cycle who has thrown just 25 passes since joining the Gators this past spring as a walk-on.
—Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
When the walk-ons joined the previous season, the team began filming a documentary, which is ongoing.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk-on
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Scenes are often crowded with supernumeraries.Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
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One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.Don Stacom, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2020
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The actor later wed his Dumb and Dumber costar Lauren Holly in 1996.EW.com, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Doute soon became one of the show’s stars and main driver of plot lines, from her bid to prove her ex, Tom Sandoval, was a cheater, to her precarious employment at SUR and off and on friendships with costars Stassi Schroeder and Katie Maloney.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
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Executive producer Robert Lorenz recalls the challenge of creating packed crowds on the modest budget, with the team using lighting tricks and even inflatable movie extras.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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The airline offers the opportunity to upgrade to premium cabin service and other extras for an additional cost.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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The actress known for playing Marvel archer Kate Bishop in Hawkeye and The Marvels is engaged to be married to NFL star quarterback Josh Allen.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis are the 69-year-old star’s adult daughters with his former wife, actress Demi Moore.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Do not hope to be a movie star or professional football superstar.Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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