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is wiping

  • present progressive of wipe (3rd person singular).

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“Arcades, Blockbuster, Toys R Us, and now Black Friday. E-commerce is wiping another traditional commerce staple off the map,” said Mr. Austin, an economist with the National Center for Public Policy Research’s Project 21.

From Washington Times Sep. 29, 2022

But the rapidly rising cost of food, gas and other essentials is wiping out pay increases and eroding living standards.

From New York Times Jul. 15, 2022

The driving force here is that the rising global temperature is wiping out seedlings.

From Salon Dec. 1, 2021

The sweaty repairman is wiping his face and looking at our entire nation.

From Washington Post Jul. 5, 2021

Mama is wiping the counters down with a rag, even though they are already gleaming.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan