abandon
Example Sentences
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That fort was built around 85 CE and abandoned by 91/92 CE.
From Science Daily
This family began diversifying during the mid-Cretaceous period, roughly 100 million years ago -- making it one of the earliest land plant lineages to abandon photosynthesis entirely.
From Science Daily
This summer, we rescued a panini press from our apartment building’s free table — one of those liminal spaces where abandoned houseplants and half-burned candles go to live out their second lives.
From Salon
It has left our Jewish community feeling abandoned, alone and unsafe.
She recounts bitter arguments with her father, who was desperate for her to abandon her faith to save her life.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
