| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Just leave me behind" | Universal | 25 Nov 2023 |
| Comment before quitting | Newsday | 22 Jul 2023 |
| Melodramatic cry of exhaustion | LA Times Daily | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Words of hopelessness | New York Times | 07 Mar 2021 |
| Outburst of complete exhaustion | New York Times | 05 Sep 2020 |
| Melodramatic shout of resignation | ||
| Exclamation of exhaustion | ||
| Quitter's quote | ||
| "___," said Tom haltingly |