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To them, anything that smacks of architectural excess in a public building looks like a waste of money, even if the sums are piddling compared to the cost of invisible features like truck ramps, security systems, and ventilation.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
In the best-case scenario, these can be a waste of money.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The parades and meetings were a waste of money that would be better used by needy citizens.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Ernie Johnson just wants to talk about basketball, but Sir Charles prefers to wax on about Artemis mission being a waste of money and Kalshi.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
In the best-case scenario, these can be a waste of money.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The parades and meetings were a waste of money that would be better used by needy citizens.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Ernie Johnson just wants to talk about basketball, but Sir Charles prefers to wax on about Artemis mission being a waste of money and Kalshi.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for waste of money
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“Waste of money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waste%20of%20money. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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