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as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
most critics have already written off that director as a hack incapable of turning out anything but schlock
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as in reduces
to diminish the price or value of
that one blunder will write off to nothing all the goodwill we've been building up
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This technique minimizes earthwork and avoids damaging tree roots.—
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This inclusive approach not only minimizes blind spots but also sparks innovation.—
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
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Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Writes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writes%20off. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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