abandon

Example Sentences

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But he abandoned plans after investors were underwhelmed.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also sparked confusion saying he might abandon the ticket for a "price," in what was seen as a bid to negotiate amnesty for his father.

From Barron's

Unlike European carriers, major US airlines largely abandoned fuel hedging, making their stock performance inversely tied to oil prices.

From Barron's

An eyewitness told BBC Scotland News that he tried to tackle the fire at the vape shop but had to abandon the attempt after a series of explosions.

From BBC

European carriers tend to hedge their fuel consumption, while the major U.S. airlines decided to largely abandon the practice in the 2010s.

From Barron's