call it quits
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In other cases, it has allowed workers to have a more secure retirement when they do call it quits.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
Rather than provide proof, he attacked the media, accused major news organizations of corruption and eventually terminated the interview, telling Welker, “Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough.”
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Executives decided upon Saturday as the time to call it quits, to avoid ending flights on a busier travel day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
Lucy suggests watching for a "tipping point" as a sign to call it quits.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
He thought it was time to call it quits.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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