wiping
- present participle of wipe.
Example Sentences
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The digital coin crashed hours later, wiping out millions of dollars in investors’ funds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Microsoft’s troubles began in late January when shares plummeted 10%, wiping out nearly $360 billion in market value.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The Wall Street Journal conducted an analysis last year and found that families have lost at least $190 million in 16 bankruptcies at continuing-care retirement communities, wiping out the savings of more than 1,000 families.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The sight of Gabriel wiping away tears as PSG's players celebrated with the trophy will be one that lingers long in the memory of Arsenal supporters.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
James came out into the yard, wiping his hands with a clean cloth.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
