write off

Example Sentences

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The “Little House” devotees who prefer to write off the books’ dips into racism by accepting them as a reflection of a time in America may also have been influenced by the TV show’s filter.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2026

GM has also been forced to write off billions in EV investments because U.S. demand for all-electric cars simply didn’t materialize as expected.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Maybe we’ll all soon be able to write off our actions up to yesterday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Direct Line's Mark Summerville said often tradespeople felt they had no choice but to write off unpaid invoices, describing it as not only financially damaging but "deeply demoralising".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Sometimes kids just have to write off lost articles of clothing at the end of a party.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith