squandered
Example Sentences
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"Before hailing him as the Messiah, we should remember how much goodwill he has squandered, especially among Dortmund fans," the group's spokesperson Thomas Kessen told news agency SID.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
It’s not only that he squandered a decent beginning, but that he revealed how far he has fallen from the thoughtful young man who once had something original to say.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
Parchment was too valuable to be squandered on a blank background; every inch that did not bear graphic information was trimmed away for use elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Perry says her mother was also a fierce, if deeply flawed, protector, who was forced to become the sole provider as Perry’s father squandered his earnings.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
She suspects the earth sheds its skin in layers, squandered of green.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
