as in abandons
to stop doing (something) permanently
we warned him to lay off of the cigarette smoking
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Verb
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Even the mainstream studio movie One Battle After Another hinges on the intimate drama of caretaking, the story unspooling after a woman abandons her infant.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025 -
As in the novel, Victor eventually abandons his creature, a rejection that leads to more violence.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The couple and another teen riding with the girl snapped into action and reached over to grab onto her for the duration of the ride, each bracing hard against the car as the ride zoomed at highway speeds through its hills, drops and turns.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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This 1-mile trail is conveniently located right off I-94 and drops you into the heart of the Badlands.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The actor went on to marry model and actress Camille Grammer (née Donatacci) in 1997 and the couple welcomed two kids together, Mason and Jude, before calling it quits in 2010.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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After more than 13 years serving the South County community at the corner of Golden Lantern and Del Prado, StillWater Spirits and Sounds is calling it quits.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The sessions will take place as the IDFA Forum discontinues the conventional post-pitch feedback format.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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Nissan discontinues Ariya electric SUV after 3 years.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If Prince Andrew gives up his lease, The Crown Estate would need to pay him over $756,000 (£557,595), The Times reports.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The battery life gives up to five hours of listening time on a single charge, and up to 30 hours on-the go by recharging them in the case, which was redesigned to be 10% smaller with USB-C charging capabilities.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Lays off (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lays%20off%20%28of%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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