walk away from

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Synonyms of walk away fromnext
1
: to give up or leave behind willingly : abandon
2
: to survive (an accident) with little or no injury
3
: to outrun or get the better of without difficulty

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Consequently, many candidates, especially those early in their careers, are walking away from processes that lack human presence, fail to disclose AI usage, or involve constant monitoring. — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 While Crosby remains with the Raiders, Jones clarified that Dallas never walked away from the trade talks regarding Crosby. — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 28 July 2026 All those junior-level professionals who walked away from the industry because of burnout, stagnant wages. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 Another great contrast welcomes those walking away from the prison buildings, as a sprawling forest leads the way out of the island. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk away from

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