wasted

Example Sentences

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Governments have wasted no time in implementing preventative and emergency measures to stretch supplies and cushion the price shock but worryingly, she finds that signs of physical tightening are already apparent.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

A report by Kenya's auditor general last year found more than $260 million had been wasted just on penalties and interest from late debt payments.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Milton has wasted little time embarking on his second act.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The two teams spent most of the first half trading wasted possessions and taking turns with their respective shooting slumps.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

“I’m sorry because I should have stayed up there with you guys. I wasted so much time being indecisive and coming down here. I should have been part of the team.”

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller