- past tense form of discontinue.
- past participle of discontinue.
discontinued
Example Sentences
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"You've got spare garments because companies change their logos or they have discontinued items, sometimes a needle breaks in the machine and the logo is ruined and you can't sell it," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
As a result, ContiTech will be reported as a discontinued operation going forward and is no longer included in the consolidated outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The withdrawal has been severe since Dannon discontinued the flavor, known to its most loyal fans as “DCY.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The consequence was that around 10% of orforglipron participants discontinued treatment due to adverse effects.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
She wraps her arm around my shoulder and leads me to the next aisle, where they keep the discontinued models.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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