is wasting
- present progressive of waste (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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I know there’s all sorts of conspiracy theories going along, and I don’t think the FBI… I think the FBI is wasting their time if they’re doing that,” Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
NBA star Jrue Holiday is wasting no time cutting ties to the Boston Celtics as he is now offloading his Massachusetts dwelling for $6.9 million, just months after being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2025
Bez’s father is also a musician but thinks his son is wasting his time with the Runarounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2025
He is 35 and feels he is wasting his best years.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 23, 2023
“Wow. Samantha is wasting her time at that sad excuse of a coffee shop. She can be the Hermione in our trio. Dibs on Harry.”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
