squander

Example Sentences

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Despite the recent surge in interest, MLB is careening toward a labor meltdown that threatens to squander that goodwill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Mali dominated much of the Group A encounter but saw El Bilal Toure squander a penalty late in the first half at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

Don’t squander it by falling victim to any more entitled ne’er-do-wells.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

“B, you’re just starting out with us, and you’ve got a great future ahead of you. Why do you want to squander your big chance on pointless skirmishes?”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan