squander

Example Sentences

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The botched rollout drew criticism, including from prominent blogger John Gruber, who said Apple “squandered” its credibility by advertising features it couldn’t properly deliver.

From MarketWatch

The author suggests that Bovino’s approach squandered taxpayer resources on operations like the National Guard-supported MacArthur Park deployment that yielded no arrests while generating widespread public criticism and viral mockery.

From Los Angeles Times

Leading 1-0 during the second half, Wales had chances to extend their advantage but, after wasting those, they squandered their hold on the match.

From BBC

It would have been unthinkable to squander two activities on the same bit of time!

From Literature

Many Angelenos believe the city’s leaders have squandered billions in funds meant to alleviate the homelessness crisis and allowed unhoused people to take over public space.

From Los Angeles Times