drop it
Example Sentences
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Despite reopening the case earlier this year, police have now had to drop it because the time limit for prosecuting harassment allegations has expired.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Although she tried to “avoid” talking to Hart about her living situation, the “Ride Along” star refused to drop it.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
So she prepaid for a shipping label and drove to a parcel-shipping center to drop it off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
“The CDC got more conservative and said let’s drop it down a few degrees. I think we should stick with what the CDC says.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
“He was trying to drop it on that girl. Lexi didn’t have anything to do with it—she was just reacting.”
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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