quitter

Example Sentences

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"I am a fighter not a quitter", Peter Mandelson famously declared when he retained his Hartlepool seat in the 2001 election.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

When Simone dropped out of Tokyo, as we've already discussed, she faced a litany of naysayers who accused her of abandoning her team and being a quitter.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2024

But, this woman was never raised to be a quitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2024

I am not a quitter, but I do know when it is time to go.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2023

Don’t be a quitter my father always told me.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman