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write off

[rahyt-awf, -of] / ˈraɪtˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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The proposed productivity mega deduction will allow taxpayers to fully write off the cost of an investment in the year it becomes available.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

It might be too early to write off Shein entirely, however.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Tax Court judge rejected an influencer’s bid to write off what he paid for Grammy tickets, Emmy tickets and meet-and-greets with A-list names.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

We're too quick to write off players and we can also be too quick to brand them as stars in waiting.

From BBC Aug. 19, 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




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