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But those that are further along are already tracking token use—scouting whose AI strategies should be amplified and what wastefulness should be squashed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

But their wastefulness in front of goal cost them as Zian Flemming headed in from a corner in stoppage time.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

They were helped by the wastefulness of the Australians, who had to deal with the loss of Smith.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Over the years, their father, who opined on the wastefulness of Americans, had accumulated discarded objects and found ways to introduce them into his art.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

Then she clucked her tongue at all the wastefulness.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly