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wasteful

[weyst-fuhl] / ˈweɪst fəl /


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But his LinkedIn lists him as a communications director for DOGE, Elon Musk’s failed effort to cut wasteful government spending.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Tonda Eckert has done a phenomenal job with Saints but I still think City will come out comfortable winners, as long as they are not as wasteful as they were against Burnley.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Let’s say your friend buys an expensive designer bag every year, a practice you find wasteful or just silly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The White House and Vought’s office declined to comment, but the administration has argued the agency was needlessly aggressive and wasteful.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

The neighbors thought it broad-minded, if wasteful, that he set them free.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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