wipe

Example Sentences

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Given you have such a small tax refund, it does not seem worth it to spend hundreds of dollars every year; if you hire a second person, it will effectively wipe out your tax refund.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme McSweeney "did the right thing" in quickly contacting Downing Street to report the phone stolen and asking them to wipe it.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I like to wipe from top to bottom — shelves first, then drawers — so anything loose gets cleared along the way.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

They also give traders access to extreme leverage that can amplify their profits—or wipe out their entire investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

After he helped Han wipe the floor, Coal stepped onto the porch.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste