discontinue
verb (used with object)
has discontinued
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present perfectof discontinue (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Cambridge, Mass.-based biopharmaceutical company said it has discontinued its pociredir program for the treatment of sickle cell disease and launched “a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
The company has discontinued its video generator Sora and scaled back its agentic shopping initiatives.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 10, 2026
Ubisoft has not specified which titles it has discontinued alongside the Prince of Persia remake.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
While UC has discontinued some practices, such as the requirements of faculty job applicants to submit diversity statements, the university system has largely kept its diversity-related practices in place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2025
The generous feeling that has discontinued it would not cease to be a guarantee against its abuse.
From The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 by Various
