abandon

Example Sentences

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According to mediators, it wasn’t clear if Iran would abandon charging ships or give access to all ships seeking to cross.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But, he says, that doesn’t mean investors should abandon the AI trade entirely—they just need to think of it differently.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Southwest Airlines announced in March that it will abandon O’Hare this summer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

They often abandon traditional pop music structures, they don’t shy away from abrasive arrangements, and Ayewa’s lyricism speaks directly to the soul.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“I know who you are and what you did! How dare you abandon those dogs in a hurricane! How dare you!”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein