quitter
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quitters
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It inspired many, but also drew scorn from some who branded her a "quitter" at the time.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024
When Simone dropped out of Tokyo, as we've already discussed, she faced a litany of naysayers who accused her of abandoning her team and being a quitter.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2024
She was publicly lambasted afterward, called a quitter by pundits and tweeters “who couldn’t even do a cartwheel”; the ample support she received didn’t register as strongly as the criticism, and the self-criticism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2024
A lot of business people would just say this isn’t worth the trouble, this is hurting my business, I don’t think I can do this, but Bezos is definitely not a quitter.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
I might even take him to Howard’s house if I decided not to be mad at him anymore for calling me a quitter and a baby.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
Watching this slapstick routine of quitters and re-enterers from a vantage point atop the polls is Francesca Hong, a state representative, part-time bartender, and Democratic Socialists of America member.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2026
Ah Bartleby, the patron saint of quiet quitters!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
The percentage of job quitters remained near a post-pandemic low, reflecting how hard it has become to find a job.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
What I don't want to happen is for the quiet quitters and the Gen Z resistance to become about focusing on their own happiness.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2023
“Oh, my God, you’re like a broken record, Claire. You know, some quitters do win. Plenty of them.”
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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