Example Sentences

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Scott began to believe he had been wasting his time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2016

But a funny thing happened as I lost weight: I realized how much mental energy I had been wasting.

From Slate • Oct. 19, 2011

The pensive young man looked as though he had suddenly realized he had been wasting precious mortal minutes and had better drive home while there was still time.

From Time Magazine Archive

Dr. Hans Selye concluded sadly that he had been wasting his time.

From Time Magazine Archive

I really had been wasting my time here.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline