dropout
Example Sentences
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The two college dropouts changed the way people use computers, listen to music and communicate on the go, giving rise to lifestyles revolving around smartphone apps.
From Barron's
As a child dancer, performance was Slayyyter’s youth, and as a college dropout from the University of Missouri, she turned to SoundCloud to share the music blossoming from her at-home recording sessions.
From Los Angeles Times
Milton, a college dropout turned serial entrepreneur, has had a mixed record with all his businesses.
Not surprisingly, audio dropouts were the most problematic—after all, if you can’t hear what someone has to say, it’s hard to support their candidacy.
The college dropout had made a name for himself on social media by offering get-rich-quick advice and self-help courses.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
