waste of time
Example Sentences
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Watching your pals grind out 2- and 3-footers that are made over 95% of the time is a waste of time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary former Manchester United manager, once described international friendlies as "a waste of time", external.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
To travelers who still find themselves waiting in hours-long security lines, the decision to deploy ICE agents at a handful of U.S. airports might seem like a huge waste of time and money.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
“The hiring of Hagerty proved to be a waste of time and money while creating a false sense of hope in a community that’s dealing with a terrible tragedy,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
But, to be honest, learning everyone’s names seemed like a waste of time when I could be learning about the nitty.gritty details of George Washington’s role as our nation’s first spymaster.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
