Example Sentences

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Some newspapers have forsaken coverage of local sports or business, the union said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Prominent figures who have forsaken the bird app so far include TV producer Shonda Rhimes, singer Toni Braxton and model Gigi Hadid.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2022

Investment and trade have been disrupted by a welter of new procedures at ports, while immigrants have forsaken the country, yielding severe shortages of workers.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2021

“Seeing our country at this crucible moment where we have forsaken children and failed to see them as human is hopefully a wake up for this country to move toward change.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2019

"How can you still count yourself a knight, when you have forsaken every vow you ever swore?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin