wasting

Example Sentences

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“We have a technology that could end AIDS, and collectively we’re wasting it,” Maybarduk told me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Immediately, it was as if we were wasting this doctor's time and he was quite curt with Meg," Helen said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“I can focus my energy on myself and what I need to do to be successful, instead of wasting my energy trying to hide something.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Greer said the "new order" would involve agreements between smaller groups of countries, rather than "wasting years and even decades to agree on a lowest-common denominator".

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

There isn’t anybody in line behind us—ten in the morning is a bit early for dessert, I guess—but I’m still wasting his time.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller