write off
Example Sentences
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SpaceX is nearly trading back at its initial-public-offering price as recent selling has taken a toll — but experts say not to write off the company just yet.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The “Little House” devotees who prefer to write off the books’ dips into racism by accepting them as a reflection of a time in America may also have been influenced by the TV show’s filter.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
“As a Troy resident, I am appalled that our own mayor, our own administration, can essentially write off the rights of a significant portion of people who pay their salaries,” one speaker said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Proponents of public ownership say it would give Thames Water a fresh start, allowing it to write off some of its debts and get a new long-term owner.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Sometimes kids just have to write off lost articles of clothing at the end of a party.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
