as in abandons
to stop doing (something) permanently
we warned him to lay off of the cigarette smoking
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If a core team abandons these tools, entire organizations may follow.—
Durga Krishnamoorthy,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025 -
This year, a sixth creation joined the collection—the complex Éclat d’Ombre, which abandons the single-ingredient approach for an atmospheric chypre accord (one that captures the essence of the aging cellars themselves).—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Because the sheets can be made using a patient’s own stem cells, the risk of rejection drops significantly.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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However, the sad truth is that those who have turned to traditional digital cameras and infrared sensors often face frustrations when visibility drops, especially when the weather is rainy, foggy, or even when darkness falls.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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Hollywood has never been shy about plot twists, but nothing beats the real-life drama of two stars who call it quits only to circle back for another shot at forever.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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The on-again, off-again couple would call it quits once more two years later when Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, which was finalized 20 weeks later.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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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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If Washington discontinues counterterrorism support to Damascus, the Syrian government may fail to unify the country and prevent ISIS’s return.—
Caroline Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Sep. 2025
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The message on Iranian television is that a ‘strong and proud’ Islamic Republic has forced Washington to recognize its control over the Strait of Hormuz and to ease military pressure, while Tehran supposedly gives up very little in return.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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This day in sports history 1913 — Jim Thorpe gives up his track medals from the 1912 Olympic games as a result of his having been a professional.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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