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wasting

[wey-sting] / ˈweɪ stɪŋ /














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Their kidney function improved, and they were protected from wasting, blood-brain barrier dysfunction, and death.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

But she’s also vain and doesn’t want to be remembered as wasting away.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

"I just feel that we're wasting our lives in here and rotting away," Craig said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“I just want someone who tells us where our taxes are going and treats this country like a business, and we’re not wasting money,” Delilah said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Mr. Lemoncello is stupid. His whole library is stupid. And Library Olympics? That’s the stupidest idea I’ve ever heard. You’re wasting your time, Kyle. I won’t take your place.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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