wiping out
Example Sentences
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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
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
But the passage of Measure G had the unintended effect of wiping out Measure J, which funds anti-incarceration programs, leaving county officials scrambling for solutions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Quentin peered inside the nozzle and then ran his fingers inside it, wiping out the greasy residue.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
