wipe out

Example Sentences

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Coyote sightings have increased in San Francisco since the species, which was once wiped out in the city, reemerged roughly 25 years ago, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The FTC’s ‘click to cancel’ rule would have wiped out a practice that allowed some businesses to scam their customers.

From Los Angeles Times

Early 2025 fears that tariffs would wipe out industry profits proved overdone.

From Barron's

During its bankruptcy proceedings, it wiped out most of that debt and emerged on stronger footing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Roughly 85% of all marine species vanished, wiping out most life on the planet.

From Science Daily