dropout

Example Sentences

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The college dropout had made a name for himself on social media by offering get-rich-quick advice and self-help courses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"Findings from my research showed that impostorism predicted poorer overall mental health, greater burnout, and increased consideration of dropout among graduate women in STEM," she said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

Older exercisers who are new to strength training may feel shame or hesitation around their abilities, eventually leading to dropout.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Lilly said that the dropouts included “discontinuations for perceived excessive weight loss,” and that patients with a higher body-mass index, or BMI, had lower dropout rates.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

Baltimore City had a 70 percent dropout rate at the time.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore