wastage
Example Sentences
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"The amount of wastage that has been caused by under-investment is just unbelievable. Where's the money gone?" he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
South Sudan has begun rationing electricity in the capital, Juba, while Mauritius has imposed restrictions to reduce wastage especially in high-power consumption areas.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
They had been due to attend the exhibition the year before, but Declan died that weekend, in August 2023, having had the life-limiting muscle wastage condition.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2024
This method ensures minimal raw material wastage and offers superior electrochemical performance, economic feasibility, and effectiveness compared to conventional methods.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2024
There was no wastage whatever; the hens and ducks with their sharp eyes had gathered up the very last stalk.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
