squander

Example Sentences

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That said, plenty of families have adult children who may be tempted to squander a large sum of money and/or even fall prey to other bad actors in their lives.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

"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

Unlike the Phillies, they didn’t squander their one opportunity for runs.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 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

But most real entertainment cost money, and my hard-won pennies were too precious to squander.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss