waste well
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of waste well
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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The nearest landfill only holds 400 tonnes of waste, well below the 1,100 tonnes South Tangerang produces daily, according to the local government.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
And as for liquid waste, well, that’s a whole other story.
From Slate • Jul. 5, 2022
The company is in the process of plugging and permanently abandoning the waste well, according to the video.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2022
In addition, though, we urge policymakers to take this moment to consider what it means to both eat well and waste well in the context of U.S. public schools.
From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2022
"And instead of spending a lot of money in foolish waste, well have three weeks in London."
From More Cargoes 1897 by Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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