dropped out
Example Sentences
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Dyslexic, Harry dropped out of school in the ninth grade, joined the Navy, and served two weeks’ military imprisonment before returning to New York City to work odd jobs and scrape by.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
A former straight-A student who had dropped out of high school, he had embarked on a program of self-education, reading deeply in African American history, Greek philosophy, finance and other subjects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
A couple of weeks ago, though, Rodriguez dropped out due to campaign finance reporting issues—and one of those former opponents got back in.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2026
She wanted to be a lawyer and enrolled in Howard University, but dropped out when she ran out of money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“When my grandfather was my age, he had dropped out of school, crossed the border, and was supporting his family. So, no.”
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
