waste
Example Sentences
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“These legal battles waste critical government resources and make it impossible for energy companies to plan and invest in new projects,” Hegseth told the committee.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
A 20-year-old chess prodigy is laying waste to the world’s top grandmasters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
At one point on Saturday, the toilet was unable to dump its waste overboard, possibly due to a frozen vent line, Nasa said.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
I’m all in on eliminating waste, fraud and abuse.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
"I told you Sheba was a waste of time!"
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.