have abandoned
- present perfect of abandon.
Example Sentences
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This imbalance is why creationists have abandoned most efforts to force their ideology into schools.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
If young people can be a bit lost, “LifeHack” seems to be saying, it’s because their parents don’t care, or have abandoned them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Others who can no longer afford the upkeep and fees have abandoned boats or hauled them away to be demolished.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
Russia and China, two of Tehran's major allies which supplied many of Iran's air defence systems, "have abandoned them", Fainberg added, leaving Iran unable to replenish systems damaged in the fighting.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
“Mia is still unconscious, but her vital signs are improving,” she tells the assembled relatives, who have abandoned their distractions haphazardly on the chairs.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
