fritter
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
The meek Eagles sputtered and stalled, brainlessly frittering a time out that might have extended the game.
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
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