waste
Example Sentences
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Its latest report, out this week, reckons that eliminating waste and duplication could save the federal government — meaning the taxpayers — between $132 billion and $251 billion.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
“Any waste is an injustice to the people,” said resident Carson Ward.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Federal Court judge Stephen Burley described how four large open-pit mines, a railway, tailings dam, waste dumps and a stockpile were strewn across the lands of the Yindjibarndi people in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
They break down proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, helping cells dispose of waste and reuse materials for essential biological processes.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
Who needed to waste a penny at the candy store when you could get a taste of molasses for free?
From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis
Vocabulary lists containing waste
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 4
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Natural Resources and the Environment - Introductory
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Earth Science - Middle School
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