wiping out
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That way, when the heirs inherit the highly appreciated stock, the cost basis will get reset to the current market value, effectively wiping out any capital-gains tax obligation on the assets up to that point.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Eventually, at the general election two years ago, the party won 59 out of London's 75 parliamentary seats, wiping out the Conservatives in inner London.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Shares fall 4%, wiping out the company’s year-to-date gains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The report laid out a doom-loop scenario of AI improvements wiping out white-collar employment and driving economic deterioration.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Mike zoomed past Kyle and headed for the front door, wiping out Kyle’s temporary lead.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
