total loss
Example Sentences
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On a net basis, about 15 million barrels a day have disappeared from supply, for a total loss of about 1.2 billion barrels over three months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
To prevent total loss, seeds were collected from the strongest surviving population and cultivated at Kew, establishing a secure seed stock for future restoration without further pressure on wild plants.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Galvan failed to report $560,525 in income for the tax years 2017 through 2020, resulting in a total loss to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
With this push-pull dynamic, Bronstein paints an honest portrait of a character whose best is never quite good enough, questioning if it’s possible to regain footing after a total loss of control.
From Salon • Dec. 5, 2025
Anyone but Lee Chong would have considered the transaction a total loss.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
