dropout

Example Sentences

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The college dropout had made a name for himself on social media by offering get-rich-quick advice and self-help courses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"Findings from my research showed that impostorism predicted poorer overall mental health, greater burnout, and increased consideration of dropout among graduate women in STEM," she said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

Older exercisers who are new to strength training may feel shame or hesitation around their abilities, eventually leading to dropout.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

The dropout rate was substantially higher than the dropout rate for Lilly’s current top-selling weight loss drug, Zepbound.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

That’s when Damien Rivas, once his classmate, now a proud dropout, made Kendrick strong.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera