as in spends
to use up carelessly
warned that a childhood spent hanging around indoors was a misspent youth indeed
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Legal experts say lawsuits can sometimes be faster avenues for change, especially given Big Tech, like Big Tobacco before it, spends heavily on lobbying.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026 -
Meyer argues that the state spends billions without addressing glaring needs, and 5200 could cost less than roller-coastering people through hospitals, courts, jails and prisons without putting them on a healthier track.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Texas State's arms also prevented further damage, with reliever Alex Beversdorf allowing no runs through 3⅓ innings pitched.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Black History Month exhibition at NFM runs through March 3.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Misspends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misspends. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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