discontinuation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of discontinuation
1605–15; < Middle French < Medieval Latin discontinuātiōn- (stem of discontinuātiō ), equivalent to discontinuāt ( us ) (past participle of discontinuāre to discontinue; see -ate 1) + -iōn- -ion
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"Restarting the medication helped restore some protection, but only partially, showing that discontinuation leaves a lasting scar."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
The company didn’t provide a reason for the discontinuation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The automaker said Tuesday that the sales drop was primarily due to the discontinuation of higher-volume models such as the Escape SUV and the supplier fire that undermined production of F-Series trucks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The two men continue to deny the allegations and pointed to the discontinuation of the criminal case.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
In a couple of cases, where I acted as consulting physician, I have observed dropsical symptoms proceeding from laxatives and the early discontinuation of the packs during convalescence.
From Hydriatic treatment of Scarlet Fever in its Different Forms by Charles Munde
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