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AWOL

[ey-wawl, ey-wol] / ˈeɪ wɔl, ˈeɪ wɒl /














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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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