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View definitions for squandering

squandering

adjective as in prodigal

adjective as in profligate

noun as in lavishness

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This time around, the already viral clip that is helping keep Flaa's name a topic of public discourse centers on a 12-year-old interview with Hathaway meant to promote the actor's role in "Les Misérables," where Flaa is seen squandering her brief junket slot by asking her interview subject to sing her answers.

From Salon

The Chargers were held scoreless in the second half Sunday for the second consecutive game while squandering a 10-7 halftime lead again.

Each side accuses the other of squandering precious resources meant for first responders.

A failed double steal ended the first inning, squandering an opportunity to tack on to a 1-0 lead with runners on the corners.

As a result, the pressure is on the Dodgers to hold them off now, and avoid the added complications that would come with squandering the division crown and taking the long route through the playoffs — especially for a team already short on pitching.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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