wastage

Example Sentences

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"Every resource I bring on and every bit of wastage I take off," Ms Hargrave said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

And there is always turnover, natural wastage as a human resources director might put it, at every election.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

This method ensures minimal raw material wastage and offers superior electrochemical performance, economic feasibility, and effectiveness compared to conventional methods.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2024

This may be to prevent the onset of significant muscular wastage in bears during hibernation.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024

There was no wastage whatever; the hens and ducks with their sharp eyes had gathered up the very last stalk.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell