drop out

Example Sentences

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Though a longtime California politician, Becerra said that his campaign for governor was outspent and that he faced calls to drop out of the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

But illness forced her to drop out and she eventually studied at Cardiff University so she could get more support.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Gannaway’s adviser, Unity Seay, helped her find jobs, tap a state program that pays community college tuition and weather rough patches—such as when juggling a full-time job with school almost pushed her to drop out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

School starts in a few days, and I’m trying to squeeze every last drop out of summer.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass