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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In the wake of online chatter about high-profile tour cancellations, Ticketmaster’s parent company said artists aren’t ditching shows any more than usual.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
But ditching the physical disc strikes a blow to secondhand markets like GameStop, allowing Take-Two to capture more profits, Griffin added.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
In February, a secondary school in Derby announced it was ditching shirts, blazers and ties after a consultation with pupils, staff and parents.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Arte Moreno is unlikely to sell the Angels amid steady fan protests, but he can respond by ditching veterans and giving young talent a chance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
“We felt so terrible ditching you!” she says.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
