quitter
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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
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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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