walk away with (something)

phrasal verb

walked away with (something); walking away with (something); walks away with (something)
informal
: to win (something) especially in an easy way
He walked away with first place.

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The winner will walk away with those belts and could be in line for an undisputed title fight against the winner of the upcoming Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan 2 matchup at the end of this month. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Personalizing your luggage is the best way to keep track of it so someone doesn’t accidentally walk away with your bag at the luggage carousel. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025 One competitor can walk away with a $250,000 grand prize. Peter White, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025 What film will walk away with the Best Picture win? Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for walk away with (something)

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“Walk away with (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20away%20with%20%28something%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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