By this time, the vast majority of legitimists had retired to their country chateaux and abandoned the political arena.

The vast majority of us with children "abandon" them to childminders, nurseries, schools, etc, in order to work.

After local elections in 2001, the majority in the Wiesbaden city council abandoned these plans.

The majority now abandons these distinctions and limitations.

The vast majority of the Legitimists abandoned the political arena or became marginalised.

The majority of the Armenians had abandoned resistance and accepted a prince given by Rome.

Almost no students remain on campus, as the overwhelming majority have abandoned university a month early to return to their hometowns.

By 1975 the majority of local authorities in England and Wales had abandoned the 11-plus examination and moved to a comprehensive system.

The majority of women who fought to better their lot did not become separatists or abandon their families for communes.

By the mid-70's, the majority had abandoned long-term maintenance.