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as in to dismiss
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 to reduce
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 write off
The state’s economic underperformance became noticeable this decade, but initially, it could be written off as fallout from the pandemic.
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Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 9 Dec. 2024
After going winless in conference play and losing 10 straight to end 2023, the Commodores were written off as schedule fodder that the SEC’s title contenders could use to pad their win total.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
During this two-year period, a mix of crafty and bumbling crooks took advantage of a tax loophole that — not unlike the plot hatched in Mel Brooks’ The Producers — allowed labels to write off losses on albums that had supposedly flopped.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
What The state has been written off as a woke wasteland.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 9 Dec. 2024
After going winless in conference play and losing 10 straight to end 2023, the Commodores were written off as schedule fodder that the SEC’s title contenders could use to pad their win total.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
During this two-year period, a mix of crafty and bumbling crooks took advantage of a tax loophole that — not unlike the plot hatched in Mel Brooks’ The Producers — allowed labels to write off losses on albums that had supposedly flopped.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
What The state has been written off as a woke wasteland.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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The judge issued a ruling to nolle the charges against him, meaning they would be dismissed.David R. Cameron, Hartford Courant, 31 Dec. 2024
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But dismissing these alternatives outright misses the point.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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These tools allow professionals to focus on strategic decision-making, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Addiction Early studies suggest GLP-1 drugs may reduce cravings for alcohol, nicotine and opioids by modulating the brain’s reward pathways.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Jan. 2025
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In the future, treatments will be customized to an individual’s DNA, maximizing medication efficacy and minimizing side effects.Elizabeth Kiehner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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So, based on what is known now, here is a look at how to position your savings, minimize your debts and best situate your investments for the new year.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Then, write down a number that is 20-30% below the amount spent in 2024 and make that a new budget and target for 2025.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Papers were circulated for families to write down their contact details.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees’ decision to go with Goldschmidt on a one-year contract is not without risk given his age and diminishing skills.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The district is set to ask the Metro Council for use of $12 million surplus funds to partially offset the diminishing pandemic money.Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Our Harrison Campbell ran down five TSSAA football playoff games across the state that might feature upsets this week.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Below, the executive runs down some of the career highlights from his time at the studio.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the past, that would be a trap game for the Lakers, who have a recent history of playing down to their competition.Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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What began as a strained attempt to absolve Mr. Trump of responsibility for Jan. 6 gradually took hold, as his allies in Congress and the media played down the attack and redirected blame to left-wing plants, Democrats and even the government.Dan Barry, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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However, if a new client rejects strategies, expects unrealistic results and/or talks down to my team—then that client will no longer be a client.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The two countries eventually signed a trade deal that was meant to lead to more trade talks down the line.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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