throw in the towel
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Every year thousands of dairy farms throw in the towel altogether, which comes with broader implications for America and rural communities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“But if the conflict drags on, gasoline prices move even higher in the summer driving season, and stocks continue to falter, consumers could throw in the towel and start to pull back on their spending.”
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
NPR is tracking the number of lawmakers who have decided to throw in the towel this year.
From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026
In this regard, bull-market tops are not the mirror opposite of bear-market bottoms, which often are characterized by plunging sentiment as the last remaining optimists throw in the towel.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025
My father was a strong dude before he decided to throw in the towel and become obese, three manicottis shy of a life-ending coronary.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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