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waste

[weyst] / weɪst /








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That makes it possible to throw mega-projects like The Cube away into the bin as if they were waste paper – which in the case of The Cube may not be far from the truth.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

He says his frugality has served him well, and kept him focused on minimizing waste and boosting investment returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Did he share a fake video of himself as a fighter pilot dumping human waste on No Kings protesters?

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Hazardous waste -- often from Italy's wealthy north -- has long been set alight or buried in the area around Acerra, a city near Naples, in the southern region of Campania.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

“No, it’d waste our time. The mountain’s going back to sleep,” said the director.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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