waste of time
Example Sentences
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Retreats are often seen as a waste of time and money or, worse, an HR violation waiting to happen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Defensive stocks seem like a waste of time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
"It's just a waste of time dealing with them," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Some went as far as to say a retrial would be a waste of time and prosecutors should walk away from the case altogether.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
If so, it was a waste of time and money, because he’s not appealing at all.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
