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

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

They had two chances to seal victory with penalties of their own and managed to squander both.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 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