Example Sentences

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They likely are wasting their time: the data these early birds obtain don’t provide an advantage — and may actually lead them astray.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025

When Martin used AI to design the character, he incorporated the prompt: “Make frequent sassy remarks that they are wasting your time. It sounds bad, but it’s really important for the story.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

In some cases, medical teams are wasting precious time debating legalities and creating documentation, preparing for the possibility that they’ll need to explain their actions to a jury and judge.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024

“We think that you guys are wasting your time trying to get laws protecting something that’s not real,” said a letter the subset of the class wrote to the Sasquatch savers.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

“You guys are wasting your time and mine. I need to get out there fishing.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson