squander
Example Sentences
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“Investors should watch closely for signs that management could squander its enhanced capital generation in pursuit of empire building,” analysts write.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 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
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
They had two chances to seal victory with penalties of their own and managed to squander both.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 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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