as in abandoned
to stop doing (something) permanently
we warned him to lay off of the cigarette smoking
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Prosecutors in the first four months of 2024 pursued nearly 19,000 soldiers, who either abandoned their posts or deserted, according to the Ukrainian parliament.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025 -
In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways became impassable when scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.—
Jaimie Ding,
TIME,
8 Jan. 2025
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And the fact that players haven’t quit is an encouraging sign.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Beginning in April 2020, parents of former Squad members — who had all quit over the toxic work environment — began to contact various authorities over Smith’s business operation, according to the Los Angeles Times.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Foundations and underground cables made of concrete, plastic, and metal can usually be recycled but are often left underground when a project is discontinued.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Post has since confirmed that Oreo O's were discontinued.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Laid off (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20off%20%28of%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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