Etymology
Origin of dropping
before 1000; Middle English; Old English droppung. See drop, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Other changes include dropping a mandatory hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, as well as identifying bacterial meningitis, rotavirus and COVID-19 as recommended only for “high risk groups.”
From Los Angeles Times
Guardiola also appears to be showing the stress that goes with dropping more points in the title race, clashing with Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler on the touchline.
From BBC
He studied political science at the University of California, Berkeley, before dropping out.
Rumors that Jackson was dropping out of the case were whispered in the courthouse early Wednesday morning, as the chief spokeswoman for the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Oklahoma City wouldn't panic after dropping six of 12 games since their blazing 24-1 start to the season.
From Barron's
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