wipe

Example Sentences

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“When he left baseball suddenly, I knew something was wrong,” Bean’s mother, Linda Kovac, said Friday, pausing to wipe away tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

I had to pause momentarily while writing this paragraph just to wipe a tear from the corner of my eye.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Some companies said that AI could create new jobs over the next several years, but full implementation could also wipe out 30% or more of their existing roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Consistent, measured position sizes ensure that a bad stretch does not wipe you out.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

I’m careful to wipe the excess from the brush before I place it at the base of her nail and drag it up toward me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam