jettisoning 1 of 2

noun

Definition of jettisoningnext
as in dumping

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jettisoning

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verb

present participle of jettison
as in discarding
to get rid of as useless or unwanted just jettison that plan, because we know it won't work

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  1. dumping
  2. discarding
  3. discard
  4. losing
Noun
  • One place where Trump’s pledge of 60% tariffs on imports from China may be fully realized is Chinese steel dumping.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
  • But in 1972, the Clean Water Act banned the dumping of waste and sewage into the harbour.
    Harriet Marsden, theweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of dumping
Verb
  • As many businesses face the harsh reality of discarding valuable data due to high costs, Axiom provides a solution that allows for comprehensive data retention—enabling companies to prepare for future advancements in AI and analytics.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Belkin also cautions against discarding the power bank in a trash or recycling bin.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of discarding
Noun
  • Textile discards make up a huge portion of landfills, so look for a way those clothes can be reused or recycled.
    Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
  • When West discards, South knows West had two clubs, three trumps and surely no more than six diamonds (since East followed low-high on the high diamonds).
    Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of discard
Verb
  • The Monarchs haven’t come close to losing all season thanks to a dominating defense and an offense that relies on running back Jordon Davison and quarterback Dash Beierly, who are committed to Oregon and Washington, respectively.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Jones has been fighting to avoid losing his X account again, fearing it would be sold as part of his bankruptcy estate.
    Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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