AWOL
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Videos abound of Roombas terrorizing pets, making epic messes and going AWOL.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
"I wouldn't equate my going to the hospital as going AWOL," Mr Austin replied.
From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024
For James to decide to go AWOL, he could have ended up in military prison.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024
This time, it’s the dual actors’ and writers’ strikes that will result in viewers’ favorites largely remaining AWOL.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2023
It was there that he met Ronnie York, who was also under sentence for having gone AWOL.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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