Example Sentences

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Ditching your headphones to hear the birds sing.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

In a certain light, it's a gamble: Ditching the cheesy retro rock of his Eurovision smash Space Man for a more introspective, authentic sound.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

Ditching fares can be justified in smaller cities, like Olympia, Washington, which went fare-free a few years ago because the cost of managing fare collection exceeded the revenue collected.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

Ditching the bow tie in favor of something more casual is fitting for an artist who was no longer at the highest levels of pop culture validation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

"Ditching," said the other laconically, pushing out one foot by way of illustrating the fact.

From The Toilers of the Field by Jefferies, Richard