wasteful
Example Sentences
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Watchdogs’ findings range from claims of wasteful spending to alleged fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
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
The city controller has no power over local policy, legislation or the city’s budget, but can often shed light on wasteful spending or fraud and pressure politicians by releasing audits and reports on city departments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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
He’d asked his aunt once if they could get burgers, but she said that paying for takeout was wasteful, and that she had spent enough money “cleaning up my little sister’s problems.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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