walk away from

Example Sentences

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Their reunion is surreal because it’s predicated on their mutual ability to admit fault, something that few of us have the opportunity to do after we walk away from a loved one scorned.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

“Are people just supposed to walk away from their consoles,” Bell asked, “and let these orbiters around other planets or rovers on other worlds — just let them die?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Tell me you’ll walk away from clickbait and focus on sober, steady governing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Netflix stock is rallying Wednesday as Wall Street bets that it will walk away from its pursuit of Warner Bros.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Many, many were sick The chief was given all his storebought utensils and forced to walk away from the village forever.

From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker