wasted

Example Sentences

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For the people who paid to be there, it’s the best five or six figures they ever wasted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He produced a superb through ball to Noni Madueke in the first half, which the Arsenal forward wasted by hitting the post after going around Costa Rica keeper Patrick Sequeira.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

And a quiet offensive night for the Dodgers wasted a quality start from right-hander Emmett Sheehan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

At its best, the restaurant drama can be sublime, possibly the best thing on TV; but the past two seasons have felt like a wasted opportunity, with the story largely spinning its wheels.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

“I never should’ve trusted Marcus. He’s guilty, that’s the end of it. He’s a big fat liar, and I never should’ve wasted my time. I’m done with him and his letters.”

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks