given up

By World War II, even as scientists were manufacturing gallons of phages to combat cholera, dysentery, and gangrene in Stalingrad and Leningrad, much the West had given up on phages.

I had almost given up, but then I was like, OK, here’s 3 more dates.

It feels like some in the Trojans family already have given up on Riley, and those who are undecided are waiting to see how this season ends.

Michael had spent years doing his own research, hoping to find out where his father was, but had eventually given up.

"I had basically given up. Somebody called and there it was at the top of the tree! It was a great relief to see it," he enthused.