How to use "abandon" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "abandon" in popular movie and book plots

  • Liberator is damaged severely during the battle with the Andromedans, forcing the crew to abandon ship.  - Blake's 7
  • The men abandon the women, treating their relationships as youthful amusements.  - Les Misérables
  • Back in the present, Lovett decides to abandon his search after hearing Rose's story.  - Titanic (1997 film)
  • The few remaining survivors decide to abandon England in search of an easier climate.  - The Last Man
  • Wolsey begs the King to abandon the idea because of the political consequences of divorcing Catherine.  - Anne of the Thousand Days
  • Moments away from escape, he notices Hanna approaching through the crowds and is forced to abandon Eady for his freedom.  - Heat (1995 film)
  • Unable to maintain the public utilities, the Arabs soon abandon most of the city to the British.  - Lawrence of Arabia (film)
  • The Aborigines disagree with his goals and abandon him, so he experiments on himself, Claire, and Sam.  - Until the End of the World
  • Roger immediately sneaks off to join Jack, and slowly an increasing amount of older boys abandon Ralph to join Jack's tribe.  - Lord of the Flies
  • Gisaku refuses to abandon his mill on the outskirts of the village and perishes with his family, who tried to save him.  - Seven Samurai
  • Picard activates the ship's self-destruct mechanism, orders the crew to abandon ship, and then apologizes to Worf.  - Star Trek: First Contact
  • The resulting hostility forces Nessus to abandon the other three and follow them at a safe distance.  - Ringworld
  • Tresham managed to convince the pair that he had not written the letter, but urged them to abandon the plot.  - Gunpowder Plot
  • He would have to abandon Julie; a married barker cannot evoke the same sexual tension as one who is single.  - Carousel (musical)
  • Kane finally allows her to abandon her singing career after she attempts suicide.  - Citizen Kane
  • They take Alex outside of town, brutalise him, and abandon him there.  - A Clockwork Orange (novel)

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