fritter away

Example Sentences

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That’s just where they want to be heading into the NFC championship game at Seattle, where last month they frittered away a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter and wound up losing in overtime.

From Los Angeles Times

He called the party a “mess” and wondered how its leaders might fritter away the momentum.

From Salon

But in recent years, that shame has started to fritter away - at least in some quarters.

From BBC

Beagle and Barker said they frittered away two hours at Pershing Square a few blocks away until around 4 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

A two-under 34 on the front nine failed to do that and when McIlroy frittered away two shots on the 10th, it was clear the championship was beyond his reach.

From BBC