as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
we warned him to lay off of the cigarette smoking
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King has some sympathy for institutions that are genuinely in jeopardy, and not just abandoning their principles out of fear—like colleges and universities.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
20 May 2026 -
But the biological concerns didn’t seem to have been the primary driver behind abandoning a primo spot on Tuesday night.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, last year, California decided to reverse decades of obesity treatment coverage by discontinuing Medi-Cal coverage of GLP-1s when used solely for weight management.—
Latisa S Carson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Charlotte previously operated a red-light camera program before discontinuing it in 2006.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Well, how about Natalie Decker throwing an all-time tantrum and quitting in the middle of a race?—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Lifestyle interventions include fans, limiting alcohol and caffeine, improving your sleep habits, exercising, managing stress, and quitting smoking.—
Kara Smythe,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 May 2026
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But giving up young forwards would be part of the cost of acquiring the right-shot Zach Whitecloud.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The Ducks fell into a not-so-old habit, giving up a goal on the first shot of the game, this time just 66 seconds into the match.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Philadelphia will hit 90° as soon as Monday and rise to 93° on Tuesday before dropping to a more manageable 88° on Wednesday.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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And the data show that this is also benefiting solar power, with the impact of aerosols dropping over the last few years.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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“Laying off (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20off%20%28of%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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