has been wasting
- present perfect progressive of waste (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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But he’s right that Iran’s regime has been wasting his time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
It has been wasting away for years now, and this month’s midterm results are the finishing blow.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 18, 2022
My little brother has been wasting his days on World of Warcraft again.
From Slate ● Dec. 23, 2020
By this point, in 2007, the man has been wasting in prison for two decades.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2017
Perhaps he is hoping eagerly that she has been wasting a thought upon him.
From Faith and Unfaith by Duchess
