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walkout

[wawk-out] / ˈwɔkˌaʊt /








NOUN
work stoppage
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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

A Suwon court this week largely granted Samsung Electronics an injunction requiring staffing and operations to be maintained at normal levels during any walkout, to prevent potential damage to the company's safety-related and other facilities.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Samsung workers are demanding 15% of operating profit for bonuses and threaten a general walkout from May 21 to June 7.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Carano entered the cage to cheers from the fans, while Rousey was welcomed "home" by the announcer as she made her walkout with trademark intensity.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“They knew about the walkout, about when we’d be leaving, and you told them? How could you?”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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