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walkout

[wawk-out] / ˈwɔkˌaʊt /








NOUN
work stoppage
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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

The most recent was a six-day walkout in April, after the BMA rejected an offer which included more training jobs, faster career progression and a plan to cover out-of-pocket expenses like exam fees.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

GM has kept pickup production on schedule since the walkout began June 1, but analysts have said the company’s operations wouldn’t last long without a fresh supply of axles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Seattle General Strike was the first major labor walkout in a year that would see an almost continuous stream of labor disputes.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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