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walkout

[wawk-out] / ˈwɔkˌaʊt /








NOUN
work stoppage
Synonyms


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A planned four-hour walkout that day had been scrapped, but one slated for Tuesday may still take place, the representative said.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont responded to the US walkout, saying: "This year we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. And everyone knows the role France has played in that."

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Doctors on the island called off a planned walkout in January 2025 after a deal was reached covering two financial years from 2023-24.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

The walkout lower level includes three bedrooms, providing ample room for guests.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Some of them bid Moss goodbye and reminded him of their commitment to the walkout, while others just quietly departed.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

South Korean auto maker Hyundai Motor reached a tentative wage agreement with its labor union, ending months of walkouts that have disrupted production.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Some striking union members attended a rally in Seoul, while assembly lines at the plants remained idle ahead of the weekend, with partial four-hour walkouts set to resume next week.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

“The four walkouts before the matches were impressive. Hearing the World Cup anthem and walking out of the tunnel was always special,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

I heard from friends that screenings at New York’s IFC Center, where “Blue Film” played for an extended run, had their fair share of walkouts.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

This entire semester has been one ordeal after another, from race riots to walkouts.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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