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abandon

[uh-ban-duhn] / əˈbæn dən /






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The crew of the Shawmut was forced to abandon its damaged vehicle and travel 60 miles by rail to Pocatello, Idaho, to cast a new wheel bearing before returning by train to the car.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Suggesting Americans remain free from surveillance because they could abandon smartphones entirely feels a little like saying citizens remain free from public monitoring because they could stop leaving their homes.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

In the end, Manzo’s crusade would cost him his life — and force Quiroz to make a painful decision: abandon her husband’s fight, or embrace it as her own.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Magkos and Stefan say the evidence should encourage people with overweight or obesity not to abandon efforts to lose weight simply because maintaining weight loss can be difficult.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

“My parents knew better than to abandon me in the woods to fend for myself, with only wild animals as my companions—pardon me!” she cried aloud suddenly.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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