wasteful

Example Sentences

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"The railway is part of the rationalisation of our transport system, especially on the Uganda side, which is irrational and wasteful," the veteran leader told the ceremony.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

So far, the union has not provided a list of contracts that it considers wasteful or inappropriate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

For Suetsugu, the findings highlight how cooperation in nature can arise from processes that initially appear wasteful or unsuccessful.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

An altercation with a nightclub bouncer in Wellington, a wasteful Ashes performance and a foolish attempt to hide the truth, for which he later had to come clean.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

"Let's get out," whispered Jordan, after a somehow wasteful and inappropriate half hour.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald