dropped

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She said Rachel was on her way home from work and was dropped off at her partner's house then received a call from her friend saying that something was going on outside.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Notably, the Roberts’ names have been dropped from the signage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The company’s CEO previously denied wrongdoing in the lawsuits against him reviewed by ProPublica, and the suits were either settled or dropped.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Car insurance decreased 1.7% in May from April, prescription drugs dropped 0.9% and prices for new vehicles declined 0.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

With trembling hands I dropped my few belongings into it, the blue sweater, the pajamas—covered now back and front with embroidered figures —toothbrush, comb, a few remaining crackers wrapped in toilet paper.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom