as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
we warned him to lay off of the cigarette smoking
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On the other hand, abandoning public spaces — such as parks — to lawless tent encampments isn’t fair to residents, either.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Vice President Vance, Washington's lead negotiator, said a major sticking point that led to the breakdown in Saturday's talks was Iran's refusal to commit to abandoning its nuclear ambitions.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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RevMed in a statement said the majority of rash cases have been low grade, with no patients discontinuing treatment because of it.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Samsung is discontinuing the app in July 2026.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Due to exhaustion, 40% have considered quitting their careers.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Forty percent of current leaders are thinking about quitting, according to DDI’s research.—
Kristien Turner,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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That the threshold, once determined, would enable Victor to keep the death at bay without giving up his powers.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beginning with the loss at Michigan State, the Illini lost four out of their next six, the defense giving up 89 points per game and tracking its worst efficiency numbers of the season on KenPom.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after dropping his ailing bid for reelection, Adams embarked on a four-day trip to Albania, meeting with the country’s Prime Minister Edi Rama and members of his Cabinet, along with local business leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition, a helicopter shot in the teaser sweeps low over Oyster Bay, dropping Miranda and Andy at a sprawling waterfront compound that eagle-eyed viewers—or real estate insiders—may recognize as the former estate of Billy Joel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.
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