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
It inspired many, but also drew scorn from some who branded her a "quitter" at the time.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024
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
But, this woman was never raised to be a quitter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2024
I might even take him to Howard’s house if I decided not to be mad at him anymore for calling me a quitter and a baby.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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, meanwhile, fell to a five-year low of 1.8% — another sign of how hard it has become to find a job.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
What I don't want to happen is for the quiet quitters and the Gen Z resistance to become about focusing on their own happiness.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 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
