wasteful

Example Sentences

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“I have to read my students’ work to see if I can discern telltale signs of AI use, which is a very frustrating and wasteful way to spend time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The suspension of the initiative isn't entirely surprising: some had criticized it as financially wasteful or a distraction from other lunar ambitions.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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

“The only thing more wasteful is Big Head over there, regurgitating the PJs.”

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore