as in spends
to use up carelessly
trifled away his hard-earned professional respect with a single act of plagiarism
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Next summer, the Star Princess will be the first Sphere-class ship to sail Alaska, where half of Princess’s fleet spends its summers.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
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Gage also spends significant time reflecting on his childhood in San Diego and opens up about his recent borderline personality diagnosis.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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If your bet loses, a $700 bonus refund will be credited to your account.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Underwater performance inevitably loses some detail compared to traditional in-ear options, but the audio remains steady and coherent – ideal for pacing laps or long sessions where awareness and waterproofing matter more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Trifles (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifles%20%28away%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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