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waste

[weyst] / weɪst /








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The researchers extracted proteins from this waste stream and assembled them into long thread-like structures known as amyloid fibrils.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

By the time you reach the bottom of the jar, what’s left isn’t waste at all.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“He was always very thoughtful, didn’t waste time, didn’t waste words.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It added that issues from overnight camping included those related to litter, waste and anti-social behaviour, as well as "not supporting existing legitimate caravan and camping sites operating in the local area".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But not before sighing dramatically and exclaiming, “How does someone waste the day like that? I mean—really!” to which Duane would reply, “Mmmm-ah-phu-zzzzzz,” followed by two loud snorts.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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