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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It was as though I had waded out into a shallow pool only to have the bottom drop out and the water close over my head.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison