drop away

Example Sentences

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Moreover, emotional well-being tends to increase in old age, as personal ambitions drop away and we allow ourselves the time to just be.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023

But for some young people who have been in care, support can drop away when they reach 18 and leave the care system.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2023

I had no logical reason to drop away from everyone uninvolved and with no reason.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2020

But old habits of presenting yourself don’t drop away overnight.

From Washington Post • Feb. 20, 2020

"Those who are dissatisfied will drop away and those who remain you'll teach . . ." "I don't think I can," I said.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison