squander
Example Sentences
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Tottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
After losing in straight sets to Rishvanth Krishna from Irvine University in last year’s final, Huarte was not about to squander his second chance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
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
You will respect your stepdaughter’s position by excising her from the trust, while ensuring you don’t leave a lot of swag for your stepson to squander.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025
“I did. But only because I know you intended to squander the Widow Ashton’s fortune on your ill-conceived business plans.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing squander
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