wasteful

Example Sentences

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So far, the union has not provided a list of contracts that it considers wasteful or inappropriate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

An ideal scenario would involve less but better lending: significantly less wasteful credit to state-owned enterprises and government entities, partly offset by judicious lending to productive private firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

For Suetsugu, the findings highlight how cooperation in nature can arise from processes that initially appear wasteful or unsuccessful.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

Murray added that Sunderland were "wasteful" and "could never get into that flow" that they display in the Premier League.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“So wasteful, so unnecessary. Anyone could see the game was over by that point. In fact, I was just about to issue an official surrender when they released those parachutes.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins