Examples of 'be a total loss' in a sentence

Meaning of "be a total loss"

The phrase 'be a total loss' is used to describe a situation or outcome that is completely unsalvageable or without any value or benefit. It typically implies that nothing can be gained or recovered from the situation

How to use "be a total loss" in a sentence

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be a total loss
I refuse for this night to be a total loss.
You may not be a total loss after all.
I was afraid this evening was going to be a total loss.
This might not be a total loss after all.
I got some sneakers so it would not be a total loss.
Corn will be a total loss.
The steamer sank and was thought to be a total loss.
Have to be a total loss.
We are told the building will likely be a total loss.
It would be a total loss.
The garage and its contents are believed to be a total loss.
The evening may not be a total loss after all.
The cabin where the fire started is reported to be a total loss.
Perhaps it would not be a total loss after all.
Your experience falling victim to a scam does not have to be a total loss.

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Should not be a total loss.
Shortly thereafter the project was considered a failure and declared to be a total loss.
The vessel will be a total loss.
It would be a total loss if Ushitora got them back.
That way it will not be a total loss.
The house appeared to be a total loss and firefighters reportedly were just thankful nobody died.
So the day will not be a total loss.
It would be a total loss if Ushitora gets them back.
This evening will not be a total loss.
It would be a total loss if Ushi-Tora.
The home will likely be a total loss.
This might not be a total loss after all. Everyone, fall back to your Jumpers!
Just so it should not be a total loss.
The house appears to be a total loss and two dogs were lost in the fire.
Then this day would not be a total loss.
Maybe this won't be a total loss after all.
The building where the fire began may be a total loss.
The vehicle was determined to be a total loss and there were no injuries.
Imagine you have had an accident and your car is deemed to be a total loss.
It will not be a total loss.
The exterior of the roof collapsed and the home appears to be a total loss.
It may not be a total loss.
That would simply run over the motorcycle and that would be a total loss.
Declared to be a total loss.
In the aftermath of the fire, it appeared to be a total loss.
My son … you may not be a total loss after all.
I got some tennis sneakers so it wouldn't be a total loss.
Maybe this will not be a total loss after all . Oh, yes.
The value of the product will then be a total loss.
It appears to be a total loss.
Efforts are still underway to right the ship, which is expected to be a total loss.
It appeared to be a total loss.
If I did not have such a beautiful face to look at, the evening would be a total loss.
Well, the evening may not be a total loss after all.
I-I traded with a fur trapper between shots … so the trip would not be a total loss.

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