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The bottom didn’t drop out of the labor market after a poor September U.S. jobs report.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

His early remarks led to all of his support acts to drop out of the tour in solidarity, and fans to express frustration.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz has a message for up-and-coming tech talent: Don’t drop out of school to start a company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

I was fast arriving at the point where many a black child, eager to continue learning, had to drop out because parents could not afford school fees, books and uniforms.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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