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The phrase "away without a pie" is not a standard expression in written English, but it is grammatically correct.
It can be used in a context where someone is leaving or departing without something they desire, in this case, a pie.
Example: "After the party, I felt a bit disappointed to go away without a pie, as I had been looking forward to it all week."
Alternatives: "left empty-handed" or "departed without dessert".
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"They may not have gotten the pie they wanted," she said, "but I doubt that anyone went away without a pie".
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