be abandoned
Example Sentences
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Comcast’s 2014 bid for Time Warner Cable had to be abandoned because of regulatory concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
A cricket match had to be abandoned after a runaway bull stormed the playing field and charged at players.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
We may live in an increasingly lawless society, but that doesn’t mean all significance should be abandoned at will.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
Researchers stress that these hybrid bees are not completely free of mites, and current management practices should not be abandoned.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 20, 2026
It looks to be abandoned, the second-floor windows covered in a thick layer of dirt.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
