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abandon

[uh-ban-duhn] / əˈbæn dən /






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Colonies may ignore the bait or abandon it before it spreads widely.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

If it doesn’t reopen, the pressure on both Waller and his dovish colleagues to abandon their rate-cutting plans will likely grow.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Nomura strategist Charlie McElligott says there’s no reason to abandon this market chase higher, but there may soon be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN last week published allegations by several women about Swalwell's conduct, leading his most prominent backers to abandon him.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

There was no way I was letting my aunt abandon me there.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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