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
The Spaniard has ditched the technical bits now and can do some proper driving, but he loses the car at Turn 10 and heads straight through the gravel.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2024
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
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
