effectively abandon

Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words

to stop something in a way that the result is almost a complete abandonment

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  • This principle has now been effectively abandoned.
  • The government has effectively abandoned its pledge to cut carbon emissions.
  • After facing immense public backlash, the proposed law was effectively abandoned.
  • Due to a lack of funding, the space exploration project will be effectively abandoned.
  • By ignoring their core users, the company is effectively abandoning its original mission.
  • He effectively abandoned his artistic pursuits to take on a more stable job.
  • The old communication system was effectively abandoned in favor of a newer, more efficient one.
  • Without proper maintenance, they have effectively abandoned the historic building to decay.
  • The coach's decision meant he had to effectively abandon the game plan they practiced all week.
  • Many traditional farming methods are effectively abandoned as technology advances.