dropout
Example Sentences
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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
With a single five-minute video, the 33-year-old graduate-school dropout can stop an academic star’s career in its tracks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
A high-school dropout, Chizi began doing stand-up at open mics in 2015.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Evidence reviewed by psychologist Jane Piliavin found that helping others is associated with higher self-esteem, lower rates of depression, reduced school dropout rates, improved immune function, and even longer life expectancy.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026
I was the first dropout from Cap’s morning tai chi group.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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