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abandon

[uh-ban-duhn] / əˈbæn dən /






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Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis froze in traffic in Wuhan, forcing passengers to abandon vehicles and raising safety questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They often abandon traditional pop music structures, they don’t shy away from abrasive arrangements, and Ayewa’s lyricism speaks directly to the soul.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

This woman wrote to me a couple of years ago about giving her daughter $5 million so she can travel the world and enjoy life with abandon.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

If the customer wanted cool, Jacobs would be their shepherd, skipping hand-in-hand with them into the future with abandon.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Maggie, Kate, and their parents were forced to abandon the cottage and stay at David’s farmhouse.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock