drop out

Example Sentences

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For these reasons, and for all my aforementioned principles about allowing people to repent for their mistakes, I don’t think Platner should drop out of the race.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

In early March, the chair of the California Democratic Party, Rusty Hicks, urged stuggling candidates to drop out of the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Sunderland would drop out of the European places having gained two points through VAR.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

When he decided to drop out, he became one of the first employees at Stripe and eventually started OpenAI with Musk and Altman.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

I didn’t want to drop out of school after Standard Six, if I could help it.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane