waste of time
Example Sentences
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Watching your pals grind out 2- and 3-footers that are made over 95% of the time is a waste of time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
To travelers who still find themselves waiting in hours-long security lines, the decision to deploy ICE agents at a handful of U.S. airports might seem like a huge waste of time and money.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
Ailie Tam from the friends group said the waste of time, money and effort was "really demoralising".
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
“It should be embarrassing for the people who credentialed her and her organization, and it’s a waste of time for those of us actually working.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
As Thomas drew, he started to feel a tickle of panic, a sick feeling that what they were doing was a complete waste of time.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
