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On January 30, 2020, Avast announced it had discontinued the practice.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Bianco later said he had discontinued his membership because, like many other law enforcement officers, he felt the organization “did not offer me anything.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

The BBC contacted Excel Parking and asked a number of questions, including why it had discontinued its court claim against Mr Kay.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2024

This effect persisted even after Manohar had discontinued the division inhibitors.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2023

He was under my care for about five years, and I had discontinued my visits, when the report became general that mysterious lights were seen every night in his cabin.

From Modern Magic by Vere, Maximilian Schele de