wipe out

Example Sentences

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The US leader said he had chosen not to "wipe out" oil infrastructure on the Iranian island, for now.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

In contrast, many existing antibiotics wipe out large portions of the microbiome, including helpful microbes that support gut health.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Once young men figure out a way around the age-verification process—whether by using a VPN or a parent or older relative’s bank information—they can quickly wipe out any savings from jobs or allowances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

The business has since announced a price hike, which he fears will raise his fertiliser bill by roughly $100 per acre and wipe out his chance of making any profit on this year's crop.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

They fish for tourists now, not pilchards, and that species they are not likely to wipe out.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck