abandoned
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It reflects a movement that has, to a significant degree, abandoned the project of persuasion in favor of the consolidation of identity.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
Aug. 27: L.A. parking officials first ticket a Tesla in a Hollywood Hills neighborhood that some residents worried had been abandoned.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
More than 70% of consumers in this poll said they had abandoned online shopping baskets within the last three months because they felt bombarded by and overwhelmed with choices.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
In West Palm, Greene started by buying an abandoned car dealership.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“First we must determine: Was the velocipede lost, abandoned, or stolen? In my view it makes all the difference. For if it was lost or abandoned, then I agree with Ashton. Finders keepers.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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