walk away from

Example Sentences

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But Spielberg somehow makes you understand why Dreyfuss’ Roy Neary is willing to walk away from his entire life and family over something he can’t explain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

With so much luxury on offer, one might wonder what has prompted Niko—also owns a film-production company called Chasing Butterflies Pictures—and Stephanie to walk away from the dwelling.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 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

Two years later, Guardiola said he would walk away from City if he felt the club's hierarchy had ever lied to him.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

I walk away from the lake and toward the forest and surrounding shrubs.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera