Example Sentences

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But despite that history of opposition to clean-air regulations, the industry in recent years has been abandoning coal, largely for economic reasons.

From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2022

Slowly Apple has been abandoning Jobs’ strategies that had made Apple successful. 

From Forbes • Jan. 24, 2013

Of late, Maroon 5 has been abandoning its blue-eyed soul roots in favor of a nominally rougher sound, but its commitment to lovelorn lyrics with hints of bad attitude remains.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2010