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Recent Examples of walkaway
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.
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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
But the mention of a walkaway date does raise some questions about the situation.
—Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022
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
But the mention of a walkaway date does raise some questions about the situation.
—Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkaway
Noun
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Advertisement Herbert dazzled with 346 yards passing and two touchdowns while completing 28 of 36 pass attempts as the Chargers (11-6) completed their first season sweep of the Raiders since 2018.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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After last month’s stunning sweep by the rebels, icons of the Assad regime were torn down.—
Raja Abdulrahim,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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About 41% of people actively missing in the city as of Dec. 13 were classified by Detroit police as runaways, according to data posted on the page.—
Gina Kaufman,
Detroit Free Press,
19 Dec. 2024
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Two years ago, the Bruins won the Pac-12 title in a runaway, topping second-place Arizona by four games.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Dec. 2024
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El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, for example, secured re-election in a landslide victory, consolidating power amid suppression of dissent—along with fulfilling original campaign promises to lower crime.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Swain and eight co-authors said these more intense swings bring greater risks of hazardous wildfires, flash floods, landslides and disease outbreaks.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Friday’s 25-point blowout by a surging Oklahoma City Thunder team, a legitimate threat to the championship throne, showcased the troubling norm for opponents exploiting New York’s lack of reliable bench depth.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2025
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Anderson continues to go makeup-free, and went more relaxed with her hair too: a simple blowout of her long blonde hair for the day, and a soft chignon for the evening.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Texans had a walkover win over a flawed Chargers team that wasn’t ready to play playoff football.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Subsequent slides featured the actor working out, goofing off a bit on set, doing an impressive front walkover — and a hilarious image of Grande's dress getting caught in the groin of his pants!—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
25 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Knowing where they were headed, the writers turned their attention to the opening verse, the first-person singer remembering a period dominated by alcohol and romantic conquests.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2025
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The nicolo gem depicts Venus Victrix, or Venus the Victorious, a name for the Roman goddess that emphasizes her association with imperial power and romantic conquests alike.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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The captures highlight a campaign by some activists to reintroduce lynx to help control the deer population and symbolize Scotland’s commitment to wildlife diversity.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Officials from the Biden administration said on Friday that the United States would also offer $25 million for information leading to the capture of the country’s interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, up from $10 million.—
Julie Turkewitz,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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After his 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7) victory, Newcombe jumped over the net, shook Connor’s hand and celebrated by having a quiet dinner with friends and then quickly falling asleep.—
Cindy Shmerler,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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For Notre Dame, the victory was another major accomplishment in a season that once seemed lost when the Irish lost to lowly Northern Illinois, 16-14, in early September.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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