as in spending
to use up carelessly
quit frittering away the afternoon playing video games and get some housework done!
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Instead of spending scarce early capital on headcount or agencies, founders can test more ideas, move faster and lower the cost of getting started.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026 -
People are spending more time in the gym; zeroing in on wellness and longevity; and even planning their holidays around fitness and wellness offerings.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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That newfound bliss will last until midafternoon Sunday, after Minnesota fans endure three hours watching Lamar Jackson running through their defense.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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And then there's the great strength of the survivor girl, the heroine running through all of them.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wynn ended up getting an open look at the basket on a 3-point attempt from the wing, but the shot bounced off the rim with two seconds left and the Tritons (13-6, 8-1) celebrated the victory after losing their first conference game on Thursday night against visiting UC Davis.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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The subscription economy is still growing, but the mechanics that once powered that growth are losing effectiveness.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Worries crop up about donating or throwing away the wrong item and clothes piles can quickly accumulate on the floor.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Follow your north star without throwing away the rulebook, as Mars and Jupiter face off.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Frittering (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frittering%20%28away%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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