walk away

British

verb

to leave, esp callously and disregarding someone else's distress
to achieve or win easily

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Example Sentences

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What does the decision to walk away from the Warner deal mean for Netflix’s future?

From The Wall Street Journal

The deal closes a battle that ended Thursday when Netflix walked away, unwilling to match Paramount's latest offer.

From Barron's

The dramatic bidding war ended on Thursday night, after Paramount made its latest attempt to buy Warner for $81 billion—and Netflix walked away from the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Messi did not appear to be injured in the incident, landing on the fan, before picking himself up and walking away in apparent frustration.

From Barron's

The company’s choice to walk away showed it was financially “disciplined.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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