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Recent Examples of walkaway
The big number: $2.25 million That’s roughly the walkaway money going to J.J. Spaun for winning the U.S. Open.
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Alex Sherman, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Despite the walkaway, CDCR said nearly all who leave such programs without permission are eventually apprehended — a rate of 99% since 1977, officials touted in the news release.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
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.
—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
Alex Sherman, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Despite the walkaway, CDCR said nearly all who leave such programs without permission are eventually apprehended — a rate of 99% since 1977, officials touted in the news release.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkaway
Noun
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Drumming up another postseason push: After a sweep in LA, a fifth straight AL West title for the Astros seems inevitable.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The Orioles completed a weekend sweep of Atlanta on Sunday.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Trying to stop the runaway, Jeff was knocked to the concrete and sustained a fractured skull and other life-threatening injuries that left him in a coma for weeks.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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While the attempt was thwarted, abolitionists raised money to purchase freedom for some of the runaways, including Ellen.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
Helena Wegner
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Like millions of Gen Z, former British prime minister Rishi Sunak spent the last year on the job hunt, after voters ousted him from 10 Downing Street following a landslide electoral defeat for his party.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Then pick up the Dyson Airwrap for easy blowouts at home.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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For the most part, he's either entered a game as a defensive replacement, a pinch-runner, or as a pinch-hitter in a blowout.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Shelton caught some fortune too, getting a walkover in the second round from France’s Hugo Gaston, the diminutive and underpowered craftsman of clay court tennis.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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On average, there were slightly fewer retirements and walkovers in the early portion of the season between 2015 and 2024 than there had been between 2005 and 2014.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ukraine’s resistance supports the post-World War II order, which bans aggressive conquest.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The conquest took place in 1066, when Normans invaded the British Isles from France and seized power from the Anglo-Saxons.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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These pilot programs involve the robot performing tasks like machine tending, part inspection and reality capture.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Hotel Congress: Step into history at this iconic hotel known for its retro charm, unbeatable brunch and ties to the capture of outlaw John Dillinger.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 July 2025
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On World Vitiligo Day, she was honored with her own figure at Madame Tussauds in New York City — a moment Harlow saw not just as a personal achievement, but a victory for the entire community.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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The Royals picked up a 4-3 victory over the Pirates.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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