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The phrase "abandoning the idea" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the decision to stop pursuing a particular thought, plan, or concept.
Example: "After much consideration, we decided on abandoning the idea of launching the new product this year."
Alternatives: "discarding the idea" or "giving up on the idea."
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I thought about that but ended up abandoning the idea of narrative.
But given the ongoing slump, does abandoning the idea make sense?
None of the communist leadership thought of abandoning the idea of world revolution.
After abandoning the idea of a musical career, she apprenticed to photographers in Zurich and Basel.
Is he abandoning the idea or just trying to wrest back some control of the debate?
Most Americans are abandoning the idea that the war can be "won".
After that I was temporarily stumped, and even considered abandoning the idea.
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The American company eventually abandoned the idea.
But they abandoned the idea, she said.
Now she has abandoned the idea.
Mr Johnson abandoned the idea, citing the impact on business.
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