write off

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The raw potato write-off, rising factory costs, and inflationary pressures contributed to a higher manufacturing cost per pound.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Without the write-off, DB's operating profit improved by over 600 million euros to 297 million euros after an operating loss in 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Stripping out one-time costs, such as the fleet write-off and roughly $100 million in charges tied to the company’s restructuring, earnings were $2.38 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Defeat on a Boxing Day trip to Sale, where Quins have won only once in their last eight visit, could confirm this season as a write-off.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

“I’m sure this was just some big tax write-off to him.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson