total loss
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Still, before the Air India crash, the 787 had never experienced External link a hull loss—an accident that resulted in the total loss of an aircraft.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Her miscarriages, she said, were like having "all your dreams for gorgeous happy moments come crashing down" - from planning to a future with a child to total loss.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
At first, Kwatra confessed to the charges in a handwritten note that Saks security officials provided to police, and he pegged the total loss to Saks at $429,400, according to the complaint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
The Collaboratory’s new job center had just opened to place local workers with opportunities — even if just to volunteer for a sense of purpose amid total loss.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
There was damage to the gym floor in addition to the doors, which were a total loss.
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
