drop out

Example Sentences

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Less than two months ago, the party chair had urged Becerra to drop out of the race to make way for Swalwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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

"Witness attrition, where witnesses drop out of a trial altogether, is a huge risk."

From BBC • May 28, 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

Natalie felt the bottom drop out of her stomach.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz