drop out

Example Sentences

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He enrolled at the University of Oregon in the fall but convinced his mom to let him drop out to pursue music.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

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

Anything less than three points for Brighton at Leeds would see Fabian Hurzeler's side drop out of contention, while Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth need at least a point against Manchester City to stay in the hunt.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

His family complains his calls drop out and they are left wondering why the service cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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