The Vanguard's engines, however, are a total write-off.

Under severe seismic conditions the structure may be a total economic write-off, requiring tear-down and replacement.

I'm sorry to have to inform you, sir, that your car's a total write-off.

The sergeant suffered a broken jaw and concussion and the vehicle was a total write-off.

The windshield was a total write-off and the top of the cab looked as though someone had used a blunt can-opener on it.

At least the sachen was good; saved the evening from being a total write-off.

He had caused no damage either to himself or any spectator but his Coronado was a total write-off.

The mill has been shut since September 1981, and the company said it had total write-offs of $19.6 million related to the closing.

The mirror was a total write-off, of course, but the ship itself was only cooked a little.

That could bring the total write-off for the trip to $170,000.