wiping out
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The Wall Street Journal conducted an analysis last year and found that families have lost at least $190 million in 16 bankruptcies at continuing-care retirement communities, wiping out the savings of more than 1,000 families.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The company’s share price fell 8% on Tuesday after the anticipated reveal, wiping out more than $5 billion from the market cap of Europe’s most valuable automaker.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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
“To me, we’re wiping out our natural habitat to grow snack food for export,” Staplin said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 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
