quitter
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That was rough, but I could either be a quitter or overcome my shyness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
When Simone dropped out of Tokyo, as we've already discussed, she faced a litany of naysayers who accused her of abandoning her team and being a quitter.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2024
She was publicly lambasted afterward, called a quitter by pundits and tweeters “who couldn’t even do a cartwheel”; the ample support she received didn’t register as strongly as the criticism, and the self-criticism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2024
I don't feel like I am a quitter.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2023
Don’t be a quitter my father always told me.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Watching this slapstick routine of quitters and re-enterers from a vantage point atop the polls is Francesca Hong, a state representative, part-time bartender, and Democratic Socialists of America member.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2026
While all damage from smoking may not be erased, quitters can add healthy years to the end of their life, which can be just as important to them as how long they live.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The percentage of job quitters remained near a post-pandemic low, reflecting how hard it has become to find a job.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
If players sat out during the uncertain time, they were often labeled as quitters or players who didn’t love the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2023
“Nope. Just wanted to check out our accommodations. Haven’t you heard, Charles? Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
