abandoned

Example Sentences

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He declared himself a conscientious objector during World War II. He was imprisoned, abandoned by his family and returned to Birmingham only to be further ostracized.

From The Wall Street Journal

The lawsuit claims Apple has abandoned its responsibility to protect children under the guise of promoting user privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

None of that implies the dollar will suddenly fall from grace, abandoned in a wave of panic selling.

From Barron's

He has said that his family felt "abandoned" by the government, and that letters he sent to the prime minister and foreign secretary have gone unanswered.

From BBC

The two sides shared the points after wet weather saw the match abandoned without a ball bowled.

From BBC