dropped out

verb

past tense of drop out
as in withdrew

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  1. withdrew
  2. quit
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  • On Monday, Chinese manufacturer Kepuni Holdings withdrew plans for a Nasdaq listing that had been expected to raise $15 million.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • D’Agostini later withdrew his support, sought the appointment himself and announced plans to run for sheriff in 2028.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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  • Continue reading ⦠CIVIC BREAKDOWN â Town's entire police force quits after bitter feud with city leaders boils over.
    — , FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After taking on their third client, Bordelon and Slocum quit their jobs to focus on The Brownstone Boys full-time.
    — Sophie Caldwell,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
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