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walkout

[wawk-out] / ˈwɔkˌaʊt /








NOUN
work stoppage
Synonyms


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Hundreds of students in Downtown L.A. participated in a similar march on Jan. 20 as part of the ‘Free America’ national walkout.

From Los Angeles Times

“People are emotional about this. There was talk of a mass work stoppage, walkouts. I understand Casey’s reluctance to let it happen, but look at everything with the Grammys and ICE — music is too volatile.”

From Los Angeles Times

His remarks coincided with a student walkout, with teen protesters converging on the Metropolitan Detention Center about a mile away.

From Los Angeles Times

It comes after a month of talks between the union and the government following the last walkout just before Christmas.

From BBC

Although Franklin did not encourage students to leave classes, she said schools did not “close the gate” to prevent walkouts.

From Los Angeles Times