ditch
noun
a long, narrow excavation made in the ground by digging, as for draining or irrigating land; trench.
were ditching
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past progressiveof ditch.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Investors were ditching U.S. government bonds amid intensifying concerns that the resurgence of inflation brought on by the Iran war could force the Federal Reserve to pursue higher interest rates.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
President Andrew Crook said the price of cod had doubled in the past year and claimed consumers were ditching fish suppers for cheaper ready meals.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
People were ditching their previous providers and eagerly signing up to get T-Mobile perks like free Netflix.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2021
The county health director knew locals were ditching masks and isolation.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 27, 2020
On Friday, he was featured prominently in a story on BuzzFeed that speculated that Los Angelenos were ditching their cars in favor of ride-hailing apps.
From The Verge ● Sep. 2, 2016
