abandon
Example Sentences
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The country grew wealthier overall, but too many were left without meaningful paths to participate in that growth and felt abandoned.
From MarketWatch
With all the issues the Angels are facing amid a long playoff drought, should their fans abandon the team and root for the Dodgers or some other team?
From Los Angeles Times
A former Philippine air force general accused of encouraging the military to abandon President Ferdinand Marcos was arrested on a charge of sedition Monday at Manila's international airport.
From Barron's
An abandoned dog and her five newborn puppies, which were found sheltering in a hole in a tree, are said to be thriving and learning how to socialise after being rescued.
From BBC
Despite dry weather and improved light, play was frustratingly abandoned two hours later with half of the day's 90 overs left unbowled.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
