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walkout

[wawk-aut] / ˈwɔkˌaʊt /








NOUN
work stoppage
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The two demonstrators appeared to suffer only minor injuries and neither were Amazon employees, according to Teamsters Local 1932 spokesperson Robert Gonzalez, who was at the walkout.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

A planned four-hour walkout that day had been scrapped, but one slated for Tuesday may still take place, the representative said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

The walkout lower level includes three bedrooms, providing ample room for guests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Pichai walked in silence when the BBC asked him for a response to the walkout following the graduation.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

Some of them bid Moss goodbye and reminded him of their commitment to the walkout, while others just quietly departed.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

Further walkouts are expected on 20 and 21 October and 3 and 4 November.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Placing the narrative left turn so early into the film almost feels like a tactic to curb theatrical walkouts.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

On the same day, unions representing teachers, hospital staff and civil servants also called for a day of walkouts to protest against issues including low wages and working conditions.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

“The four walkouts before the matches were impressive. Hearing the World Cup anthem and walking out of the tunnel was always special,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

This entire semester has been one ordeal after another, from race riots to walkouts.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers


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