squandering

Example Sentences

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Oversight of payments to your brother not only prevents him from squandering the money, but it helps family wealth outlast a single generation, the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

However, in the tie-break, Sinner upped his first serves and after squandering the first of two set points, an Alcaraz double fault gave him the initiative in the match.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“And that results in squandering more opportunities than gaining ground in negotiations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Marseille followed their exit from the Champions League during the week by squandering a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Paris FC on Saturday.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

That’s settler life for you, I spose, not much time for niceties and it’s easy to sink to the level of people who revel in squandering their manners.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness