drop out

Example Sentences

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For these reasons, and for all my aforementioned principles about allowing people to repent for their mistakes, I don’t think Platner should drop out of the race.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

In early March, the chair of the California Democratic Party, Rusty Hicks, urged stuggling candidates to drop out of the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

But illness forced her to drop out and she eventually studied at Cardiff University so she could get more support.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

When he decided to drop out, he became one of the first employees at Stripe and eventually started OpenAI with Musk and Altman.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“Everybody lies about who they are. Name one person here who isn’t doing that and I will drop out right now!”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray