walk away from
Example Sentences
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But Spielberg somehow makes you understand why Dreyfuss’ Roy Neary is willing to walk away from his entire life and family over something he can’t explain.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The United States meanwhile voiced frustration that its preferred candidate, Italian diplomat Antonio Zanardi Landi, failed to garner consensus, and threatened to walk away from the peacekeeping body.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Read: I’m turning 50 this year and want to walk away from my $200,000 job.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The rapid and complete recovery was possible because family-owned Warmington didn’t walk away from the new owners.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
I decided to walk away from grief, if only for today.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
