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

Gannaway’s adviser, Unity Seay, helped her find jobs, tap a state program that pays community college tuition and weather rough patches—such as when juggling a full-time job with school almost pushed her to drop out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

I was fast arriving at the point where many a black child, eager to continue learning, had to drop out because parents could not afford school fees, books and uniforms.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane