wiping out
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That way, when the heirs inherit the highly appreciated stock, the cost basis will get reset to the current market value, effectively wiping out any capital-gains tax obligation on the assets up to that point.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Renard made no mistake at the second time of asking, wiping out Arsenal's advantage from the first leg at Emirates Stadium and setting the tone for the remainder of the tie.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Shares fall 4%, wiping out the company’s year-to-date gains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The report laid out a doom-loop scenario of AI improvements wiping out white-collar employment and driving economic deterioration.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
An untreatable fungal disease called anthracnose is wiping out the lovely dogwoods not just here but everywhere in America.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
