drop out

Example Sentences

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The model, he says, creates "sticky" engagement with those who might otherwise drop out of the system and could, he adds, be replicated with families across the country.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

Graham Platner announced he will drop out of the race to be senator of Maine.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2026

In Jewish Israeli society, Kess said that children who had lost a parent were four times more likely to get arrested, and 13 times more likely to drop out of school.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

England will drop out of the World Cup if they lose the match, but many are hopeful of something like the team's last-gasp win against the Democratic Republic of Congo last week.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Of course, there are kids who drop out, or don’t care.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda