wasted

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Last year, 1,998,608 driving tests were booked in the UK but no one turned up for 64,500 of them meaning 3.2% were wasted, according to the DVSA.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And a quiet offensive night for the Dodgers wasted a quality start from right-hander Emmett Sheehan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

At its best, the restaurant drama can be sublime, possibly the best thing on TV; but the past two seasons have felt like a wasted opportunity, with the story largely spinning its wheels.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The Nora wasted little time getting back in business, however.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Mama wasted no time in packing up their things once the undertaker had left with Aunt Rose’s body.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland