total loss
Example Sentences
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Still, before the Air India crash, the 787 had never experienced External link a hull loss—an accident that resulted in the total loss of an aircraft.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Kendall initially complained to the state about State Farm in July, citing delays in handling his total loss claim, dealing with multiple adjusters and struggles to get reimbursed for living expenses.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
It's into that already-complex picture that Cubans are trying to imagine the near total loss of Venezuelan support.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
With this push-pull dynamic, Bronstein paints an honest portrait of a character whose best is never quite good enough, questioning if it’s possible to regain footing after a total loss of control.
From Salon • Dec. 5, 2025
Remarkably effective, the boycott reduced sales between 15 and 20 percent for a total loss to the targeted businesses of around a million dollars.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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