Example Sentences

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That means Mr. Guterres can ensure Unrwa has a leader who will abandon its baleful policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Southwest Airlines announced in March that it will abandon O’Hare this summer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

LIV Golf will abandon its abbreviated 54-hole format in favor of 72-hole tournaments in 2026, officials said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

That isn't to say Tottenham will abandon their remit of signing young talent with Southampton's teenager Tyler Dibling a target.

From BBC • May 22, 2025

Soon she will abandon looking and eat another delicacy—or at least I hope she will.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black