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Irish artist Rowe similarly cited his country's history in explaining the decision to drop out.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

We’d just been awarded our brown belts — the last of the belts before black — when I had to drop out because of a knee injury that required surgery.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Jeremy Schifeling, who leads training sessions at college career centers, says a lot of students make the mistake of picking tech majors they are ill-suited for and drop out.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

I point this out because investors panicked earlier this week as the bottom appeared to drop out of the market — even if temporarily.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

It turns out, it probably is not a good idea for anyone to drop out of school before sixth grade.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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