as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
we warned him to lay off of the cigarette smoking
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However, that action then sparked outrage among many residents who felt the city was abandoning homeless residents, while also trying to push them to other cities.—
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, demand for nonalcoholic alternatives has surged — even as most consumers continue to drink alcohol in moderation rather than abandoning it altogether.—
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The report also said that General Motors executives have discussed discontinuing some electric trucks, too, citing people familiar with the matter.—
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The states’ lawsuit warned that discontinuing the grant funding would irreparably harm students, leaving many rural and low-income schools without mental health providers or services critical to students’ safety and well-being.—
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At the same time, layoff activity remained low in November, along with the rate of people quitting their jobs.—
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Those quitting Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs regained weight four times faster than those using just diet and exercise, still key components in weight maintenance.—
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Smith wasn’t thrilled about giving up 81 points.—
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But neither Salt nor Pepa are giving up.—
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The Packers finished a season that began with Super Bowl hopes by dropping five in a row.—
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The Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll midseason after blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Chicago Bears, a game in which rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart sustained a concussion, dropping them to 2-8.—
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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 13 Jan. 2026.
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