squandered
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For a company that has owned a pioneering AI lab since 2014 and has proclaimed itself “AI-first” since 2016, Google seems to have squandered an early lead, experts say.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 15, 2026
Garcia argued Jester should receive the longest punishment allowed by law — five years — because he’d squandered an earlier chance at redemption.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 14, 2026
Fritz squandered a pair of match points at 40-15 and gave himself another with a booming forehand.
From Barron's β Aug. 3, 2026
Rescue teams say they squandered hours waiting to receive their equipment and luggage at the overwhelmed airport in Valencia, a two-hour drive from the disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 9, 2026
I even squandered a dime of my hard-earned cash to buy the book, which I hid with my other treasures in the underwear drawer.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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