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wastes

  • plural
    of waste.
    waste
    verb (used with object)
    to consume, spend, or employ uselessly or without adequate return; use to no avail or profit; squander.
  • present tense form
    of waste (3rd person singular).
    waste
    verb (used with object)
    to consume, spend, or employ uselessly or without adequate return; use to no avail or profit; squander.

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It just wastes the strategy — and your money.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

His 13 league goals for Brighton last season came from 12.5 expected goals, a steady return that reflects a striker who finishes at expectation and rarely wastes chances.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

I still think the film largely wastes its strong cast, but I framed it badly.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Best of all, Wilde wastes no time getting right down to it.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

And every week we waste, more of my lung function wastes away too.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott