quit
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He called on him to quit and injected further tales of alleged cruelty into the discussion.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026
In 2013, Thomas almost quit playing after suffering a groin injury.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
I may have heard this expression before, but to this day, I hear Aunt Bill’s voice in my head saying, “Honey, quit running around like a chicken with its head cut off.”
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
He offered to quit, but the city wouldn’t let him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Congratulations to you, too, Piper. It sounds like you’ve finally accepted your fate. It’s always wise to quit while you’re behind.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
It’s also interesting since a source alerted me to the fact that Rocket’s first commit happened just after Sequoia quitted of their CoreOS shares and board seat.
From Forbes ● Dec. 3, 2014
The court did rule that any such ac quitted defendants could be kept in custody until the hearing, since there is sufficient reason to suspect that they might be a danger to the community.
From Time Magazine Archive
Then, with his handsome features wreathed in the smile of one handsomely forgiven, he quitted the Vatican, was smartly saluted by the Papal Guard.
From Time Magazine Archive
He quitted war invincible: and no sooner was his guiding hand withdrawn than disaster overtook the armies he had led.
From Time Magazine Archive
And rising as she thus spoke, she would have quitted the room, had Mr. Collins not thus addressed her:
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
“Every CEO that I talk to is considering quitting and starting again,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
In a letter posted online, he said quitting was "the only way" to end a "difficult period", but insisted the decision should not be "mistaken for an acceptance of the narratives that have surrounded me".
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
He references “Wonder Man’s” most emotional scene, when Simon is in his junky Toyota Camry with Trevor, pondering quitting acting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
In more recent years, she has worked in digital communications for the Labour Party, and for Keir Starmer in Number10 before quitting last year.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
In the interval between quitting the Merchant Marine and entering the Army, Perry had made peace with his father, who, when his son left him, drifted down to Nevada, then back to Alaska.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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