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abandon

[uh-ban-duhn] / əˈbæn dən /






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Despite the legal defeat, he does not believe the council should abandon the policy.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But how does the brain know when it's time to abandon an old strategy and try something new?

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Allowed to innovate, to make battlefield adjustments, and to resist the urge to abandon strong defensive positions, they have imposed devastating casualties on the Russians, who are seriously wanting in tactical agility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“We’re not trying to abandon L.A.,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

I abandon my homework and jog out to meet her.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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