Synonyms
Examples for "drop"
Examples for "drop"
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That tinkering saw the support for 'yes' drop to 49 per cent.
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However, he decided to drop out in 1981 during his second year.
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For different reasons, both parties are likely to see their vote drop.
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The fight to pressure the state to drop the case is on.
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She did, however, drop a hint about a possible new television role.
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The election result has cast doubt on popular support for that project.
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Events surrounding CervicalCheck continue to cast a shadow over the health service.
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Animal prints: we think they're best left to cast members of Eastenders.
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The withdrawal agreement must give legal effect to that 'cast iron' guarantee.
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Clive Fugill said Covid-19 cast doubt on whether that legacy could continue.
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In Europe we throw away 100 million tonnes of food every year.
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But fears remain that political uncertainty could yet throw countries off course.
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I'm sorry to throw cold water on the subject; but excuse me.
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The problem is, however, people in glass houses should not throw stones.
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We now throw down the gage to the capital of the world.
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Say two hours and ten minutes after we cast off from here.
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They reached the boat; and she cast off from the great ship.
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I thought, however, that I had cast off every trace of it.'
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The boats took the water in orderly fashion, and were cast off.
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Flags were hoisted and amid general cheering the moorings were cast off.
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However, the company has not been able to shake off the allegations.
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He suffered from severe sea sickness that he could not shake off.
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He turned fiercely; he strove in vain to shake off my grasp.
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He has been unable to shake off intense speculation about his future.
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But it is time to shake off the burden of the past.
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In 1745 this church attempted to throw off the yoke of the
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In 1680 they made an attempt to throw off the Spanish yoke.
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You can let outside factors beyond your control throw off your focus.
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Lay aside your bridal attire, fair Rosalie; throw off the turquoise bracelet.
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The girl seemed suddenly to throw off the weight of her grief.
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In Europe we throw away 100 million tonnes of food every year.
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They scream for mercy; they throw away their guns; they are panic-stricken.
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The emergency was too urgent to throw away the time in words.
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They will only throw away their fire in the dark without it.
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I'll lock the skeleton in its cupboard and throw away the key.
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Nevertheless, recent epidemiological studies have shed more light on this possible association.
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Our new report attempted to shed some light on this grey area.
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Despite robust fourth-quarter results, the stock has shed 11 percent this year.
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The case has also shed light on widespread child abuse in Paraguay.
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The court case may shed light on the causes of the crash.
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The Nikkei has shed more than 12 percent so far this year.
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Family memoirs or studies can shed valuable light on important historical figures.
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The three cases shed light on the various aspects of the meal.
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The finding may shed light on the new strategy of HF treatment.
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Arnold is going to the maintenance shed to turn on main power.
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I hope they are able to shed some light on these issues.
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You're just the person we need to shed light on the case.
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Four thousand litres of a clear alcohol was discovered in a shed.
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An infected cat could shed about 20 million toxoplasmosis cysts, he said.
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Qualys' share price shed 33 percent of its value the next day.
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A shed was in danger of collapse, however, because of ground movement.
