wasted time
Example Sentences
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“Harvard sued us. Harvard stonewalled us on document requests to which we were entitled. Harvard is defiant. And they’ve wasted time with settlement negotiations that I believe were not in good faith.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
That was a lot of wasted time and energy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026
The worst that befell most of those duped by New Year’s Eve AI-generated mischief was a little discomfort, embarrassment and wasted time.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2026
"I'm Crystal Palace manager. It just makes no sense and it's wasted time for you to ask me any more questions so I don't talk about any other club."
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026
If they wasted time searching through Alaska looking for the giant’s lair, Gaea’s armies would destroy the Romans... and Percy’s other friends, wherever they were.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
