wasted

Example Sentences

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And a quiet offensive night for the Dodgers wasted a quality start from right-hander Emmett Sheehan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

At its best, the restaurant drama can be sublime, possibly the best thing on TV; but the past two seasons have felt like a wasted opportunity, with the story largely spinning its wheels.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The Nora wasted little time getting back in business, however.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Midfielder Harvey Elliott's wasted loan at Aston Villa is "embarrassing for everyone involved", says manager Unai Emery.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“Missing books? Silly dinosaur video games? Money wasted on talking statues and holograms and secret panels in bookcases that could’ve been more wisely spent on extra copies of popular children’s books?”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein