dropped out
Example Sentences
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When they still fell short, Samrith Sarav’s son dropped out of school at age 13 to join his mother at the recycling plant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Despite what she describes as a turbulent journey through school, Amelie believes that without the flexibility to change path along the way she might have dropped out altogether.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
He dropped out of college, then returned, then left again, he said, ending up about 29 credits short of a bachelor’s degree.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Swalwell also had high favorability ratings, and when he dropped out, Becerra was “seen as the least objectionable of the candidates that were remaining,” Mitchell said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“That wall section dropped out of sight as I came in the door.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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