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squandering

Squandering (noun) means the act of wasting something valuable, such as money or a chance. Example: “The report criticized the squandering of public funds on the failed project.”

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The act of wasting something valuable, such as money or a chance.
"The report criticized the squandering of public funds on the failed project."

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In plain EnglishWasting something valuable, like money, time, or opportunity.

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squanderings plural

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What does “squandering” mean?

The word “squandering” means the act of wasting something valuable, such as money or a chance. In plain terms, wasting something valuable, like money, time, or opportunity.

How do you use “squandering” in a sentence?

Here is “squandering” used in a sentence: “The report criticized the squandering of public funds on the failed project.”

What part of speech is “squandering”?

“Squandering” is a noun.

What is the meaning of squandering?

"squandering" (noun) means the act of wasting something valuable, such as money or a chance.

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