quitter
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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
A lot of business people would just say this isn’t worth the trouble, this is hurting my business, I don’t think I can do this, but Bezos is definitely not a quitter.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
“Who knew you were such a quitter, María Luisa,” Joe said, shaking his head.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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
New hires in November totaled 5.12 million, compared to 5.08 million separations — that is, layoffs, job quitters, retirements, deaths and so forth.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
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
