wipe

Example Sentences

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Seedless white Thompson grapes for years dominated Indian vineyards, but shifting weather patterns, including unexpected rain at the start of this year, now cause the berries to burst, sometimes wiping out entire harvests.

From Barron's

He shoved his hands through his curly blond hair—maybe trying to wipe away sweat, maybe trying to restore some order to the mess.

From Literature

Nim squatted beside her, watching quietly in the darkness and wiping away sand from the turtle’s watery eyes, until the hole was just as deep and wide as it needed to be.

From Literature

Tech CEOs are locked in an artificial intelligence "arms race" that risks wiping out humanity, top computer science researcher Stuart Russell told AFP on Tuesday, calling for governments to pull the brakes.

From Barron's

The rial fell 84% against the dollar last year, wiping out people’s savings and purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal