as in to spend
to use up carelessly
trifled away his hard-earned professional respect with a single act of plagiarism
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In the courtroom, Alfortish’s face looked gaunt after spending roughly a year in prison, and his hair, thinning now, had gone white.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Scott and Peggy Oppenheimer spent over $2,000 for the VIP treatment, which includes unlimited beverages.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Celtics lost to Orlando early in the year, but swept the final three meetings between the two teams.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Overcrowding, strong winds and rough seas caused the vessel to lose control and sink, the agencies said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The pet- and family-friendly event includes a 3K walk and a 5K run through northeast Hinsdale, and children can join in activities.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The installation kicked off Thursday and will run through Sunday and then again April 23-26.—
Yvonne Zusel,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Trifle (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifle%20%28away%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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