walking out on
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as in leaving
to cause to remain behind
He walked out on his partner without even leaving a note.
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as in running out on
to leave (a cause or party) often in order to take up another
She had no intention of walking out on the nonprofit.
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walking away from
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Diguglielmo is seen initially walking away from the woman before walking back toward her.
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While aggressively paying off debt can make sense under certain circumstances, walking away from retirement savings altogether can create long-term costs that outweigh the short-term benefits.
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“Walking out on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking%20out%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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