quit
Example Sentences
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Disillusioned with Britain's expanding imperialism, Stanley quit the diplomatic service in 1858 and decided to become a Muslim some months later while travelling in Arabia.
From BBC
Deulofeu admits there were times he felt like quitting, but he remains remarkably upbeat and focused on his goal of returning to professional football.
From BBC
The achievement was all the more rewarding because Weston was so disappointed by his performance in Beijing four years ago he came close to quitting.
From Barron's
I quit my weekly after-work tennis game and stopped my workout classes because sweating made it worse.
Anas Sarwar has said he stood by his call for the prime minister to quit in a conversation between the two.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
