ditch
noun
a long, narrow excavation made in the ground by digging, as for draining or irrigating land; trench.
has ditched
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present perfectof ditch (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 Netherlands and Sweden are planning to build new plants, while Belgium has ditched its nuclear phase out and Italy is also re-considering its stance.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel has ditched the typical black government SUVs for a fleet of luxury, armored BWMs, MS NOW reports.
From Salon ● Dec. 22, 2025
A source said Card has ditched his phone, leaving investigators no means of tracking him through electronic surveillance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
He has ditched speeches in favor of off-the-cuff conversations with young people and substituted a formal prayer for peace in Ukraine at the Fatima shrine, long associated with exhortations of peace and conversion in Russia.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2023
Ama has ditched her formal dress in favor of athletic black pants and a loose white shirt with kente trim.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
