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Recent Examples of walkaway
Though if Minnesota were to sell on the lower end, say for $1.5 billion, its walkaway number would be much lower unless the potential buyer agreed to absorb all of the debt, a scenario that is unlikely.
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Donald Trump is suffering an historic descent in the campaign’s final days, an ongoing freefall that’s turning what looked like a walkaway for the former president into what’s most likely a Kamala Harris victory.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
Industry representatives have said there should be a distinction between walkaway deaths at those different types of facilities, but the Post investigation found that state investigators issue violations for failures in both types of settings after fatal wandering deaths.
—Douglas MacMillan, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2024
The Post’s count of walkaway deaths included three at Brookdale facilities and one at a Sunrise facility.
—Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
Training all staff to recognize the signs of dementia and to interact appropriately with people suffering from memory loss could help prevent walkaways.
—Steven Rich, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023
The first walkaway, in the summer of 1999, was with Ukrainian forward Dmitri Khristich, 30, who promptly signed with the Maple Leafs.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023
Because walkaways would have created a political backlash, Merck says, the government chose a different route.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
Use the garden feature to shade an alfresco dining table, establish a cozy conversation nook or protect a walkaway.
—Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Donald Trump is suffering an historic descent in the campaign’s final days, an ongoing freefall that’s turning what looked like a walkaway for the former president into what’s most likely a Kamala Harris victory.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
Industry representatives have said there should be a distinction between walkaway deaths at those different types of facilities, but the Post investigation found that state investigators issue violations for failures in both types of settings after fatal wandering deaths.
—Douglas MacMillan, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2024
The Post’s count of walkaway deaths included three at Brookdale facilities and one at a Sunrise facility.
—Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
Training all staff to recognize the signs of dementia and to interact appropriately with people suffering from memory loss could help prevent walkaways.
—Steven Rich, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023
The first walkaway, in the summer of 1999, was with Ukrainian forward Dmitri Khristich, 30, who promptly signed with the Maple Leafs.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023
Because walkaways would have created a political backlash, Merck says, the government chose a different route.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
Use the garden feature to shade an alfresco dining table, establish a cozy conversation nook or protect a walkaway.
—Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkaway
Noun
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No cellphones are allowed, and the technology sweep of the chapel takes place to ensure there are no recording devices.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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And the Bucks’ exit in a 4-1 gentleman’s sweep by the Indiana Pacers showcased their inability to compete even in a weakened Eastern Conference.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
Noun
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The Knicks passed that test in Game 1 with a dominant fourth quarter that turned a dogfight into a runaway.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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When a deal goes bad, Bebo escapes with Lola (Fabiola Brown), a wealthy runaway.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, as the Republican leader, party members may be concerned that the negative poll numbers will reflect poorly and result in a Democratic landslide in the 2026 midterms.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Unofficial results later Saturday night showed the election was a landslide: 212 voted in favor; 6 opposed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The Los Angeles Dodgers were the first team to reach 27 wins after a blowout win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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He was credited with four tackles and one interception, returning it for 25 yards during the team’s blowout 56-9 victory over Florida A&M. The 6-foot-4 linebacker also saw time in the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Iowa State last season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
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New York’s long-term QB plan remains unclear, but signing Wilson and its draft possibilities mean there should not be a divisional walkover this season.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Wild Card Alexandra Eala of the Philippines advanced to the quarterfinals by walkover after Paula Badosa of Spain withdrew with a low back injury.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The easy takeover of the city cheered Continental troops into thinking that Quebec City, the last bastion of British control in the province, was but the final victory in an inevitable chain of conquests.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Confident of easy conquest, they were instead met by poor, brown, Indigenous Mexican fighters who refused to kneel.—
Hashim Coates,
Denver Post,
5 May 2025
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While her mother—who ran a tortilla business in Ensenada—planted vines back in 2007, Santiago studied enology in Australia and fell for biodynamic farming; at Mina Penélope, water canals capture and redirect water, and Santiago rebuilds and replenishes soil through composting and cover crops.—
Anya von Bremzen,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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White’s mother, Carla White, who had worked for the county probation department for nearly two decades, was sentenced last month to one year in jail for helping her son evade capture while law enforcement sought him for Medina’s killing.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Russia’s own unilateral three-day ceasefire, declared for the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany expires Saturday, and Ukraine says Russian forces have repeatedly violated it.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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With a 6-0 victory late Friday night, the Mavericks completed a four-game sweep of the Tahoe Knight Monsters in the best-of-seven Mountain Division Finals of the ECHL’s Kelly Cup Playoffs.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2025
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“Walkaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkaway. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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