abandon

Example Sentences

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That battle resulted in SDF fighters leaving Aleppo, abandoning a small redoubt in one of Syria’s largest cities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their routine had less speed and abandon than many of their opponents, but it was clean and precise, bringing the Yorkshire crowd to their feet.

From BBC

Having fashioned a creature from dead body parts, the scientist recoils from the result, which appears to him to be a monster of “unparalleled barbarity,” and abandons his construction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year was tough, though, as enthusiasm for the brand waned and cash-strapped diners abandoned fast-casual options for cheaper fast food and homemade meals.

From Los Angeles Times

That change forced private-equity firms to abandon buy-and-flip strategies and refocus on operational improvements, including drilling more wells and holding assets longer.

From The Wall Street Journal