drop out

Example Sentences

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He sketches out what looks like a spider's web where each strand represents a point at which a teenager could drop out of education, lose a job or disengage entirely.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Of course, there are kids who drop out, or don’t care.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda