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wipeout

[wahyp-out] / ˈwaɪpˌaʊt /


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That could be trouble for dividend investors—although they aren’t likely to endure the kind of wipeout they faced when rates spiked in 2022.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Daniel Jacobs, the communication director for The Science Coalition, said the board’s wipeout actually hurts the country, and puts it on the back foot.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

They made a measly three unforced errors in a 6-1, 6-1 semifinal wipeout of Marina’s David Tran and Alejandro Hill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The leverage some traders pile on to their bets can lead to a total wipeout in seconds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Crypto markets will be recovering from this month’s historic $20 billion wipeout for a long time.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025



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