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quitter

[kwit-er] / ˈkwɪt ər /




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The surprise thing about John Healey's resignation is that he never looked like a quitter.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

When Simone dropped out of Tokyo, as we've already discussed, she faced a litany of naysayers who accused her of abandoning her team and being a quitter.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2024

But, this woman was never raised to be a quitter.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 7, 2024

I am not a quitter, but I do know when it is time to go.

From Seattle Times Feb. 25, 2023

Don’t be a quitter my father always told me.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

Watching this slapstick routine of quitters and re-enterers from a vantage point atop the polls is Francesca Hong, a state representative, part-time bartender, and Democratic Socialists of America member.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

Ah Bartleby, the patron saint of quiet quitters!

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

The percentage of job quitters remained near a post-pandemic low, reflecting how hard it has become to find a job.

From MarketWatch Jan. 7, 2026

If players sat out during the uncertain time, they were often labeled as quitters or players who didn’t love the game.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 2, 2023

“Nope. Just wanted to check out our accommodations. Haven’t you heard, Charles? Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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