abandoning

Example Sentences

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Though the Johnny Cage figure is a walking embodiment of cheesy Hollywood tropes, his presence seems not to embarrass the film into abandoning its schlocky ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Doing so, Martinez de Vara told attendees at a January 2015 forum sponsored by the influential conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation, would prevent future elected leaders from abandoning the model by, for instance, raising taxes.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Instead of abandoning the location, the researchers decided to collect a core there as well.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

The intended message was clear; despite abandoning a tour it had long portrayed as the future of the game, Saudi Arabia was still committed to the world of sport.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

But I don’t, because I can’t bear the thought of abandoning Rosie, Bobo, and the others.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen