wasted
Example Sentences
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The early weeks of the season are crucial for Moyes and Everton to appease discontent supporters who felt last season's late collapse wasted an opportunity for European football.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“They’re more aware of the non-alcoholic options, so it’s not so much the getting wasted, but it’s more just having fun, not necessarily boozy fun. They’re just doing it for themselves.”
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Google’s top researchers also wasted resources competing against each other.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
"Victory won't mean that questions about Farage or Reform's finances will go away, so it seems most likely it will be a wasted summer for everyone," he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
We have already wasted half the morning, waiting for Abby.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
