ditch
noun
a long, narrow excavation made in the ground by digging, as for draining or irrigating land; trench.
ditching
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present participleof ditch.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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However, it is well known in F1 that Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll earlier this year explored the possibility of ditching Honda before deciding to stick with them following their difficult start to the season.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Without completely ditching her ties to Los Angeles, as she has continued to maintain a residence there, Metz told People magazine in 2025 that she was drawn to Nashville for the opportunity to record music.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The move marks a rare case of a major AI developer ditching a new release over safety risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Opponents of ditching testing requirements argued that the exams are a key tool to uniformly predict academic success from students of divergent backgrounds, as well as schools that may issue grades differently.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
She also had news of her own: She was ditching her job as a computer specialist at the Federal Reserve and going traveling—not for weeks, but for months.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
