squander
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"Of course we are sad but the league is not over tonight. There are still many months to go," De Zerbi said after seeing his side squander a golden opportunity to take first place.
From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025
Don’t squander it by falling victim to any more entitled ne’er-do-wells.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025
An Indian official said that New Delhi has deliberately chosen to be “measured in our communications” and to not squander years of work improving ties with Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 15, 2025
They had two chances to seal victory with penalties of their own and managed to squander both.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025
His greatest weakness is instant lottery tickets, what he calls “los scratch,” and he sheepishly confesses that he can squander as much as $75 a week on them.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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