Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkovers
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That usually means a team will play harder, the next game, but there have been an alarming number of blowouts this season in the league.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026 -
Closer games are better than blowouts, and overtime is best of all.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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During recent sweeps, vendors with licenses have also been arrested and ticketed, according to the Street Vendor Association, which has been tracking the enforcement.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Hochul hit back by suggesting the Knicks are head and shoulders ahead of the Spurs after a reeling off an amazing 11-game playoff winning streak and two straight series sweeps.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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Most injuries came from falling debris and landslides, per Reuters.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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On the west coast, Gros and Petit Piton (Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanoes) rise from beneath the gin-clear sea to shelter the curvaceous coves at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach, which inspire From Here To Eternity-style romps on the shore.—
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Spring break isn’t just for partying college kids and family theme-park romps.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ronald Reagan’s two victories paved the former actor’s path to the White House.—
Kate Andrews,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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The play of Vasquez Duran and Sandoval on defense has allowed Arleta to win six straight games, which included ending the regular season with victories against Valley Mission League rivals Sun Valley Poly and San Fernando.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Offering help to located runaways Each runaway who is located is offered services specific to their needs and circumstances.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Riley Bell, Senior, Crowley Bell earned District 3-6A Goalkeeper of the Year and TASCO First Team All Region honors, recording 207 saves and five shutouts on the season, including 125 saves and one shutout in district play alone.—
Charles Baggarly
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Leach coached his teams to wins in 18 games against Top 25 opponents when his team was unranked.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Georgia’s series versus Mississippi State begins Saturday with the Bulldogs needing just two more wins to book its first trip back to the College World Series since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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“Walkovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkovers. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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