waste time

Example Sentences

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“He was always very thoughtful, didn’t waste time, didn’t waste words.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"If you're 80% compatible that's good, you don't waste time with someone who's 5% compatible."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“For me, it didn’t make sense to think about it or waste time thinking about,” superstar golfer Jon Rahm said after shooting a first-round 65.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who for months has been making the case to Trump to back Cornyn, didn’t waste time pushing.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

His tone was urgent, and Will didn’t waste time asking why.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman