walk away from

Example Sentences

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She does, but only after Deborah realizes that she cannot bear to walk away from the jokes she could write about dying.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

For most of us, the best advice is to run, not walk, away from investing in private equity.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

These longer-term agreements include guarantees that get Sandisk paid even if a customer decides to walk away from the deal.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But he has repeatedly said in recent speeches and to his cabinet that he would not "walk away" from the top job, suggesting he would fight any challenge.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“But how can you walk away from something and still come back to it?”

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman