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as in dismissing
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 reducing
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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Recent Examples of writing off
But as his brace against Uzbekistan showed, writing off Ronaldo remains a dangerous mistake.
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Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
So, before writing off a sluggish job candidate search as a market issue, take a hard look at the listing itself, from the title to the requirements, the compensation and the hiring process.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Faced with the reality of Rowland not coming back, Anderson had multiple options, including writing off the character altogether.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
No one was writing off Raman anymore.
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Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Forsaking clay, if only in terms of expectations, means writing off a little more than 20 percent of the season, a quarter of the Grand Slams and, for now, a third of the most important ATP tournaments, the Masters 1000s.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Look, writing off the Twins was stale before the season even started.
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John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
The problem is that too much money is made writing off losses on empty properties.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
There is a bronze bust waiting for him in Canton one day, and writing off his career right now would be a fool’s errand.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
So, before writing off a sluggish job candidate search as a market issue, take a hard look at the listing itself, from the title to the requirements, the compensation and the hiring process.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Faced with the reality of Rowland not coming back, Anderson had multiple options, including writing off the character altogether.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
No one was writing off Raman anymore.
—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Forsaking clay, if only in terms of expectations, means writing off a little more than 20 percent of the season, a quarter of the Grand Slams and, for now, a third of the most important ATP tournaments, the Masters 1000s.
—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Look, writing off the Twins was stale before the season even started.
—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
The problem is that too much money is made writing off losses on empty properties.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
There is a bronze bust waiting for him in Canton one day, and writing off his career right now would be a fool’s errand.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writing off
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Integration Calling genomics the most powerful data asset in biopharma does not mean dismissing other data types.
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For now, Comcast is dismissing M&A talk, but there also is the matter of timing.
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Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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The end goal should not be minimizing the number of systems per se, but rather making sure those systems can be adjusted and integrated quickly to keep up with changing business demands.
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Under the former, the priority is to continue providing water and wastewater services while minimizing creditor losses and restructuring the company so a new owner can be found.
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Recent private equity failures, including Thoma Bravo's $5 billion loss on Medallia and Vista Equity writing down Pluralsight, signal a crisis beyond just rising interest rates.
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Why would a woman counting down the hours until her suicide still be writing down joke ideas?
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On a broken possession with the shot clock running down, Thornton caught the ball in the right corner with space to shoot.
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Taking the form of a 420-pound plasticky egg, K5s have mainly made headlines through extraordinary mishaps like drowning in a fountain and running down a 16-month-old-toddler.
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Speaking of glow, Medicube is also marking down their milky toner, which helps boost radiance, soften skin, and increase hydration.
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Sony has a tradition of marking down its PlayStation 5 hardware a couple of times a year, and one of those opportunities to save is here through June 10th.
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Politicos everywhere are talking down Johnson’s chances.
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During his remarks, Beshear accused Vance, whose memoir explores issues such as poverty and the lack of opportunity in Appalachia and the Rust Belt, of talking down to the people of Kentucky.
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While professionals still seek performance upgrades, consumers increasingly view MacBooks as durable household appliances, diminishing the traditional annual upgrade cycle.
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While Doral, Sweetwater, Tamiami and other areas near the fires did not see evacuations, officials warned air quality was diminishing due to the smoke, which could have caused health issues for some residents.
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