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

“Me? You really want a high school dropout to be your teacher?”

From Literature

They all felt like Ivy League professors and I was a college dropout; I felt like I so didn’t belong there.

From Los Angeles Times

"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

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

From Los Angeles Times