drop out

Example Sentences

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Former Los Angeles schools superintendent Austin Beutner said Thursday that he is dropping out of the race for mayor, citing the recent death of his 22-year-old daughter.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this week, Karp dropped out of a Wall Street Journal event at which he was scheduled to speak about leadership in uncertain times.

From The Wall Street Journal

I came to hate school too, but I knew our lives would never get better if we dropped out.

From Literature

City had genuine interest in Florian Wirtz, who eventually went to Liverpool, but felt compelled to drop out of the running for the German over the total cost of the deal.

From BBC

Hilton, a former Fox New commentator and British political strategist, called on his top GOP rival, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, to drop out of the race.

From Los Angeles Times