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waste

[weyst] / weɪst /








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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