wasted

Example Sentences

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It seemed that half of my life had been wasted away waiting for things.

From Literature

“Everybody knows that. Names hold power, and that power shouldn’t be wasted on something that isn’t living. A village doesn’t need a destiny.”

From Literature

"The hourglass is slowly running out, and time is being wasted," he said.

From BBC

City wasted little time testing Newcastle's fatigue levels with a vibrant start.

From Barron's

After Hasina's fall, Dhaka wasted little time in mending fences with Islamabad.

From BBC