wasteful

Example Sentences

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A slightly “wasteful” gift can be a more credible signal than cash precisely because it reveals effort.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were error-prone at the back, wasteful in possession, out battled and failed to register a shot on target.

From BBC

“If the need to compile wasteful supplementary budgets is to be avoided, even with an expanded initial budget, it can be evaluated as a responsible proactive fiscal policy.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Unforgivable chasing of Mitchell Starc in the twilight ended a skittish first innings, made all the more wasteful when he was out to a good ball in the second.

From BBC

They have been wasteful with the bat, wayward with the ball and have dropped catches.

From BBC