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waste

[weyst] / weɪst /








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Despite several complaints, a fire at the site last summer, and a criminal investigation, the towering mountain of waste remains.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Green Party of England and Wales has said it wants to make waste disposal more accessible for people.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“It was a waste of space. Our kids were getting older and didn’t play on the lawn. There was just no reason to keep a big green lawn.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Mom said could Dad please not waste time and resources making my weird ice-cream ideas any more.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins




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