abandoning

Example Sentences

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While the timing isn’t ideal for my new Gi experiment, I plan to unplug without abandoning Dr. Becky.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Parry snapped the image but "wished he'd never taken it", later abandoning his career as a photographer.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

However, abandoning military partnerships with the U.S. is complicated, as Gulf defense systems are intertwined with American equipment, maintenance and training.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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

But evacuating meant abandoning their plans to search through the rubble for loved ones who might still be alive.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland