abandon
Example Sentences
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An Ebola burial team was reportedly attacked this week in South Kivu province, forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears of further transmission.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
So while there is reason to fret about the U.S. consumer, there might not be enough cause to abandon the retail stocks with strong competitive advantages.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
But it’s now clear that once you abandon all restraint and say the ends justify the means, even if there’s an argument for it, the whole legal edifice crumbles.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
That means Mr. Guterres can ensure Unrwa has a leader who will abandon its baleful policies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
They had no choice but to abandon their mission.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing abandon
Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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"The Perils of Indifference," Vocabulary from the speech
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"The Story of an Hour"
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