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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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
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
Leyshon was recovered about two hours after the ditching and was pronounced dead in hospital, while the other two crew members suffered minor injuries.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Gibson’s financial advice video reached nearly 500,000 views by ditching institutional polish for a casual bedroom setup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Her heart leaped when she imagined him ditching Scott to be with her.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
