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waste

[weyst] / weɪst /








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Kane said she does not mind the wasted calls she receives during her tours, which last as long as eight hours.

From Barron's

I don’t want this whole trip to have been a waste of time.

From Literature

Plaintiff attorneys never let a cultural problem go to waste.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s not necessarily strict, but he doesn’t tolerate “wasted time,” as he puts it.

From Literature

Nuclear power also produces radioactive waste; disposing of it can be costly and comes with environmental risks.

From BBC