total loss
Example Sentences
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Assuming the third-party driver’s insurance company accepts responsibility, the insurer would normally pay the “actual cash value” of your car if it’s declared a total loss.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
With a two-decade-old car, I was sure the Vibe would be declared a total loss, and thus force me into the melee that is the new and used car market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
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
There was damage to the gym floor in addition to the doors, which were a total loss.
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
