abandon

Example Sentences

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But the government abandoned plans to postpone ballots after advice was given that the move could be unlawful.

From BBC

Both sides were attacking with abandon in a very open first half and it was remarkable they went in goalless at the break.

From Barron's

In Granite: So many gawkers visited the abandoned house used in the climactic ending of “The Blair Witch Project” that the state eventually demolished the structure, saying it was too unsafe.

From The Wall Street Journal

This includes elections in 30 English councils that will now go ahead, after the government abandoned previously-announced plans to delay them.

From BBC

The government has abandoned plans to delay 30 council elections in England following legal advice.

From BBC