abandoning

Example Sentences

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During the last earnings presentation, Netflix executives argued that abandoning their $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The launch of Jaguar's electric concept car was heavily criticised for abandoning the British brand's classic styling.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

As author and activist Cory Doctorow writes, it makes sense to worry about AI — its false promises, he says, mean society will keep losing or abandoning actual expertise.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Deliberations begin Monday in the blockbuster trial pitting Elon Musk against AI giant OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, whom Musk accuses of abandoning the company's founding mission.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

These are fleeting moments of private disquiet, only dispelled by abandoning herself to the joy and excitement of those around her.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan