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Recent Examples of dropouts
Reasons for the increase in dropouts Baltimore City Schools says the dropout rate is seeing a spike because of the COVID pandemic, adding that students who began high school during the pandemic were not receiving as many wrap around services through virtual learning.
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Tara Lynch, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Tara Lynch, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropouts
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The actress’ shoes go against the current trend of flat, minimalist leather loafers.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Driver loafers are traditionally meant for long road trips, as the soft, flexible outsole provides maximum grip on car pedals.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Both groups were accused of being spies, traitors and collaborators, according to the report.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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When news of Israel’s secret outposts in Iraq’s desert emerged, Iraqis admonished their leaders as traitors, and the boisterous militiamen affiliated with the government as impostors for allowing their land to be colonized by an enemy.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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“Dropouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropouts. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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