ditch

Example Sentences

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The move laid bare a strategy that Silicon Valley has been perfecting for years: ditch the tech-sceptics of the traditional press, and build your own media.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

When rates are higher, investors tend to ditch the metal in favor of other assets, such as bonds, which offer steady income.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Our one peek into it comes when Darren phones Evy to pressure her to ditch her mom and come to a party.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

While that has been a major selling point of electric cars and hybrids for years, some consumers have been reluctant to ditch their gas guzzlers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

I struggled to walk in the ditch on the side of the road.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri