throwing in the towel
Example Sentences
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Young people in America aren’t all throwing in the towel and giving up on homeownership, despite a historic affordability crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Pedro Sánchez said last year he had considered resigning but eventually decided "throwing in the towel is not an option".
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
But it has long contributed to "tanking" -- lowly teams throwing in the towel long before the regular season ends in hopes of landing a franchise-altering player in the draft.
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
It’s a way of throwing in the towel, waving the white flag, wishing for the mercy rule used in youth baseball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025
"Looks like he's throwing in the towel," Jones, said happily.
From Master of None by Neil Goble
