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dropout

[drop-aut] / ˈdrɒpˌaʊt /


NOUN
someone who gives up
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A college dropout, Adams was inspired to start working in public radio after encountering “All Things Considered” as a listener.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

Skovronsky said the high dropout rate was partly due to patients switching to higher doses more quickly than they ordinarily would because of the compressed study timeline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The Lorena Street Elementary student who once haunted the stacks has also undergone big transformations — the former high school dropout now has an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

A high-school dropout, Chizi began doing stand-up at open mics in 2015.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

He became a college dropout, though nongraduate may be the more precise term.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times


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