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walkabout

[wawk-uh-bout] / ˈwɔk əˌbaʊt /


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Murphy, who delighted fans with a walkabout in Centenary Square on his arrival at Symphony Hall, paid tribute to the viewers who helped catapult Peaky Blinders into a worldwide hit.

From BBC Mar. 3, 2026

Kruglov had worked as a fiber optics cable installer in New York, but a little over a year ago, he left the city to embark on a walkabout.

From Salon Oct. 27, 2025

The route: Sip your morning coffee as you watch some of the best surfing along the 200-mile SoCal Coast walkabout, with experts farther out catching waves up to 10 to 15 feet.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 16, 2024

MLS claimed that the creature’s 2-minute, 41-second walkabout broke a league record for on-pitch animal freedom.

From Seattle Times May 16, 2024

When I panic, my mind starts to go on walkabout, but I need to be here.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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