squandering
Example Sentences
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Oversight of payments to your brother not only prevents him from squandering the money, but it helps family wealth outlast a single generation, the law firm adds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
“And that results in squandering more opportunities than gaining ground in negotiations.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
They have come in for criticism after squandering a 2-0 lead against bottom side Wolves on Wednesday, conceding a 94th-minute equaliser.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Marseille followed their exit from the Champions League during the week by squandering a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Paris FC on Saturday.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
“Dear Lord,” she begged, “make us poor again the way we were when we founded this town so that you will not collect for this squandering in the other life.”
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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