abandon

Example Sentences

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The peace plan reportedly included demands for Iran to abandon its nuclear programme, limit its ballistic missiles and allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, among other conditions.

From BBC

She told jurors that her near-constant social media use "really affected my self-worth," saying the apps led her to abandon hobbies, struggle to make friends and constantly measure herself against others.

From Barron's

Rather than fight it, Smith’s team simply abandoned its subpoena attempt, suggesting it knew there was a problem.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The American people need their leaders to be honest and pragmatic about the threat of the climate crisis. We will not let the federal government abandon its responsibility to the people.”

From Salon

In this view, software companies that charge by the human user will see sales slump, and they may be forced to abandon the subscription model, which typically sees a gross profit margin of around 80%.

From Barron's