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
Her miscarriages, she said, were like having "all your dreams for gorgeous happy moments come crashing down" - from planning to a future with a child to total loss.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 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
At first, Kwatra confessed to the charges in a handwritten note that Saks security officials provided to police, and he pegged the total loss to Saks at $429,400, according to the complaint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
He had tried to reassure her that the cupcakes weren’t a total loss.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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