abandonment
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But urbanisation, changing land use and the abandonment of grazing and other traditional farming practises, appear to have significantly reduced available food sources, the wildlife groups noted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
There is a slight chance of a claim under missed departure, or delay or abandonment, cover.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
She remained there until her early teens, yet never understood the decision as abandonment, Korkejian says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
In doing so, he sets an example for everyone around him – including Jimmy, whose abandonment issues surface.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
She imagined her loneliness, her abandonment, her orphanhood.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
Vocabulary lists containing abandonment
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