drop out

Example Sentences

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As the controversy circulated through the airwaves and pressure mounted for his dismissal, Platner refused to drop out of the race.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

In the years since, I’ve kept one eye open in case any new “Cloverfield” properties drop out of thin air.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

In Stockport the Lib Dems, who sometimes drop out of the national conversation, hope to take control.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The company is the latest high-profile sponsor to drop out of Wireless Festival, scheduled to be held this summer in London’s Finsbury Park.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Most of them drop out of their own accord,” he said.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright