How To Use Squandered In A Sentence

He's squandered all his savings on drink.
The home team squandered a number of chances in the first half.
Compared with the billions squandered on a vague mission in Iraq, a mission to Mars seems cheap.
The son of a white woman from Kansas and a black goat herder-turned-academic from Kenya, Obama delivered an unsentimental account of squandered opportunities in postcolonial Africa.
The Bulgaria striker squandered two glorious chances either side of the interval and those misses summed up a miserable season. Times, Sunday Times

But as the game's tempo reached fever pitch, Saunders squandered a golden opportunity to grab an equaliser.
Her efforts are wasted on this film while the principal actor is similarly squandered as the bewhiskered wizard who follows them through time and tries to restore them to their rightful place in the world.
It took four hours and three minutes, by which time he had squandered eight match points. Times, Sunday Times
Don't go down in history as a spendthrift, who threw away the country's wealth and squandered the opportunity to truly develop our nation.
After 8 long years I found that he'd squandered all my hard-earned savings from the previous 8 years, put me in enormous debt and had given me the biggest dose of clap in the history of the world. Martin Lewis: "Bankrupt & Clap-Ridden": The Ultimate 'Dear Abbey' Letter From Jack-Ass America
He just squandered his talent.
The home team squandered a number of chances in the first half.
Scotland took their few chances; Australia squandered their many. Times, Sunday Times
Both sides then squandered chances with Motherwell especially culpable in passing up three golden opportunities in quick succession.
The Bulgaria striker squandered two glorious chances either side of the interval and those misses summed up a miserable season. Times, Sunday Times
The final poetic statement propounding the belief that life is all one time, not to be squandered or compartmentalized.
But Wisconsin squandered the majority of its opportunities. USATODAY.com - College Football - San Diego St. vs. Wisconsin
Immense amounts of money were squandered, reputations were tarnished, and the consumer was left, as is so often the case, chagrined, puzzled, shortchanged, miffed.
They squandered the opportunity afforded by much lower borrowing costs. Times, Sunday Times
The meager funds provided by government for medical facilities in rural areas are squandered away by local petty officials.
Villas-Boas looked ready to explode as he sensed another squandered opportunity. The Sun
Those who dearly wish to see the public sector succeed are raising hell about squandered public money. The Sun
Or for the millions of pounds of public money squandered in a fruitless attempt to sustain the convictions. Times, Sunday Times
Most of these groups squandered popular support in a bloody coup that ousted President Zviad Gamsakhurdia in early 1992.
I regret to say that I think the president has squandered some opportunities that we had.
He also had to think about his credibility, which was too valuable to be squandered on gratuitous retribution.
Wanderers have now squandered 24 points from winning positions and are only three points above the relegation zone. The Sun
It took four hours and three minutes, by which time he had squandered eight match points. Times, Sunday Times
Villas-Boas looked ready to explode as he sensed another squandered opportunity. The Sun
He squandered too much time watching TV.
If by uppermost he meant right beside his constant scheming to restore his treacherous family to the wealth and power they had squandered in disloyalty, then I suppose he spoke truly enough. Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer
They squandered the opportunity and will surely rue that decision.
It is sad that we have squandered the opportunity with the ending of the Cold War.
You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree
That will be a relief to taxpayers who are alarmed by the way their money has been squandered. The Sun
More than 40,000 chorused it back at them when Kris Boyd regained his scoring touch to give the home side a lead they never squandered.
Villas-Boas looked ready to explode as he sensed another squandered opportunity. The Sun
Wanderers have now squandered 24 points from winning positions and are only three points above the relegation zone. The Sun
So could the millions squandered in Europe. The Sun
It is well documented that billions of taxpayers money is squandered by incompetent civil servants. Times, Sunday Times
Or for the millions of pounds of public money squandered in a fruitless attempt to sustain the convictions. Times, Sunday Times
Instead, many countries have seen both opportunity and resources squandered on political adventurism, civil wars, misguided macroeconomic policies, and greed.
‘Dollar a day, dime a dance’ was the slogan used to characterize the mentality of these sharp-dressing ladykillers who squandered their meager earnings on recreation.
MK Dons will feel they squandered two points in their fight to climb away from relegation trouble. Times, Sunday Times
She didn't earn but squandered the honor of being an "honorific" Senator. Clinton Spokesperson Rules Out Pursuit Of Obama's Pledged Delegates
Heat coach Pat Riley noted that his players once again squandered the homecourt edge they worked for 82 regular-season games to earn. USA TODAY Latest news
But West Ham let them wriggle free as they squandered those three crucial chances. The Sun
This priceless asset is being squandered in many of our primary schools. Times, Sunday Times
Or for the millions of pounds of public money squandered in a fruitless attempt to sustain the convictions. Times, Sunday Times
squandered money cannot be replaced
With the defeat in Barbados, the unpredictable Pakistan side squandered the opportunity of winning their first-ever Test series.
Or for the millions of pounds of public money squandered in a fruitless attempt to sustain the convictions. Times, Sunday Times
Their conversation soon turned to shared regrets about the large amount of money being squandered on environmental programs without commensurate result.
Too often voluntary effort is misdirected or squandered. Times, Sunday Times
The Bulgaria striker squandered two glorious chances either side of the interval and those misses summed up a miserable season. Times, Sunday Times
Our generation's great blessing of longevity is squandered if our bodies can't do the things we love. Times, Sunday Times
They squandered the profits on expensive cars.
MK Dons will feel they squandered two points in their fight to climb away from relegation trouble. Times, Sunday Times
He squandered the money brought in by the sale of Emile Heskey and Neil Lennon on over-priced under-achievers.
He died deeply disappointed, bitterly aware that he had squandered his great gifts. The Times Literary Supplement
He thinks they have squandered unbelievable and unimaginable opportunities.
Yet, they squandered these opportunities by not working hard enough.
Freedom, unless it gets squandered in the name of fear or defiance, will endure long after this fragile, rootless hate campaign has burned itself to ashes.
Too much is squandered by incompetent ministers. The Sun
The tale of a ne'er-do-well and a love squandered, it has none of the bruised glossiness of Redding's version; Bell's voice owning none of Otis's burring depth. How music can reach out and touch us
A scene ripe with comedic possibilities is then cruelly squandered.
Or for the millions of pounds of public money squandered in a fruitless attempt to sustain the convictions. Times, Sunday Times
Wanderers have now squandered 24 points from winning positions and are only three points above the relegation zone. The Sun
Still, Carramore looked the better balanced team but many chances were squandered.
Despite many spirited runs by the away team, the ball was often squandered with clueless up-and-unders.
That will be a relief to taxpayers who are alarmed by the way their money has been squandered. The Sun
Instead they are fourth and have squandered five points which could prove decisive in the end. The Sun
This could mean that money put aside to pay for university fees or mortgage deposits could be squandered on holidays. Times, Sunday Times
He thinks they have squandered unbelievable and unimaginable opportunities.
Meaning that if you speculate and are backed by the feds, and fail, one could very easily make the argument that large amounts of capital being squandered is a form of theft. Waldo Jaquith - Our socialist president?
Bangalow should have put the game away but squandered a 2 - nil lead late in the game.
But they squandered two golden second-half openings. The Sun
He looked to have timed it right but the horse squandered his opportunity with a ponderous jump at the last. Times, Sunday Times
An aspiring inventor, the father has squandered his years huddled over bubbling pots attempting to create an odourless shoe.
An audit found that nearly 4 million had been squandered. Times, Sunday Times
The home team squandered a number of chances in the first half.
An audit found that nearly 4 million had been squandered. Times, Sunday Times
It took four hours and three minutes, by which time he had squandered eight match points. Times, Sunday Times
I'm wondering if you or anybody else in here has some thoughts on how to make sure the criticism that's certain to erupt is pointed directly at Sims where it rightly belongs and not squandered by targeting the skeleton crew of hapless victims down there trying to keep Elections afloat? Sound Politics: Ward of the State
Villas-Boas looked ready to explode as he sensed another squandered opportunity. The Sun
Of course, there are also common features to all trust building--performing well in some services raises trust more than in others (health provision has higher returns than market regulation, for example); expectations are ratcheted up (what you achieved yesterday becomes today's baseline); confidence can be quickly squandered (any suspicion of gaming evaluations is a trustbuster); and a sense of generational betterment gathers support (we appreciate a state that opens opportunities for our children). Otaviano Canuto: The Day After Tomorrow: Will We Ever Trust the State?
That will be a relief to taxpayers who are alarmed by the way their money has been squandered. The Sun
It took four hours and three minutes, by which time he had squandered eight match points. Times, Sunday Times
France were much quicker in setting up scoring chances but they squandered them with the reckless abandon of a gambler, certain the luck would hold all night.
The main thrust of the Conservative campaign will be to say that Labour has squandered billions on unreformed structures in the public sector and that it will be back for another raid on the taxpayer once the election is out of the way.
Or for the millions of pounds of public money squandered in a fruitless attempt to sustain the convictions. Times, Sunday Times
Those who dearly wish to see the public sector succeed are raising hell about squandered public money. The Sun
Too much is squandered by incompetent ministers. The Sun
The second team, however, squandered every advantage or failed to maintain a steady pace when its time came.
When squandered on decadence, wealth doubly harms the under-resourced.
A doubt like faraway thunder threatens to ruin the day, that it's squandered on this.
He nearly squandered all that until, at midlife, he learned how to leverage his personality with his inheritance.
But West Ham let them wriggle free as they squandered those three crucial chances. The Sun
I wouldn't like the magnums of champers to be squandered on people lacking all taste and refinement.
But they squandered two golden second-half openings. The Sun
This could mean that money put aside to pay for university fees or mortgage deposits could be squandered on holidays. Times, Sunday Times
Horlock then squandered three chances inside four minutes.
The England star hit the post twice as he squandered 12 points in a kicking horror show. The Sun
Schools, he insists, have squandered money that would have been better spent on teachers and books.
Wolves' Steve Bull squandered a host of chances.
The Government made a total hash of things and squandered a small fortune.
The reform accord was to have been the crowning jewel of the summit, but ended up the target of withering criticism from human rights groups and development organisations who complained of a squandered opportunity.
They squandered the opportunity afforded by much lower borrowing costs. Times, Sunday Times
Precisely how much has been squandered is not known but the congressional team has been carrying out investigations and publishes quarterly reports. Think Progress » 750.
We had already squandered much of the gambling kitty playing blackjack, poker and baccarat before trying the dice.
It took four hours and three minutes, by which time he had squandered eight match points. Times, Sunday Times
Scotland took their few chances; Australia squandered their many. Times, Sunday Times
But they squandered two golden second-half openings. The Sun
I have budgeted successfully since I was a student and have never squandered money.
The Wizards took the second chance and again squandered it, with Nick Young missing a jumper from the top of the key. USATODAY.com
He had another win squandered Wednesday when setup man Mike Stanton allowed a tying three-run homer to Ricky Ledee before New York pulled out American League Baseball - Yankees vs. Mariners
The Bulgaria striker squandered two glorious chances either side of the interval and those misses summed up a miserable season. Times, Sunday Times
We cannot allow a situation where property is taxed at exorbitant levels while the money is squandered on inessentials and perks for the powerful.
They squandered the opportunity afforded by much lower borrowing costs. Times, Sunday Times
He had squandered his chances to win.
Too often voluntary effort is misdirected or squandered. Times, Sunday Times
Henrik Larsson squandered a chance to win the game in the dying moments when he hooked a shot across the face of the goal.
This of course means that all these real dollars, instead of being channelled towards real wealth generation, will be squandered.
Instead they are fourth and have squandered five points which could prove decisive in the end. The Sun
Unlike many actors of his generation, he has respected and honed his talent rather than squandered it indiscriminately or succumbed to the rigor mortis of self-parody.
Perhaps I'd just misunderstood, or squandered a blatant opportunity, I thought.
He says too much tax revenue is being squandered on bureaucracy and inefficiency.
Some of that admiration has recently been squandered by the behaviour of our major political parties, who regard standing up for cosmopolitan principles as electorally risky and a sign of weakness.
MK Dons will feel they squandered two points in their fight to climb away from relegation trouble. Times, Sunday Times
Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game.
Scotland took their few chances; Australia squandered their many. Times, Sunday Times
Jean in a London laundromat, wryly observes: ‘I squandered my life's savings to watch my smalls go round.’
All those hormones, needles, pain, 300 a year in cryonic storage: all that hope squandered on a sci-fi fantasy. Times, Sunday Times
To some extent the advances made in our primary schools in the wake of the Plowden Report have been squandered.
But they squandered two golden second-half openings. The Sun
The British public is tired of billions of pounds of taxpayers' money being squandered on schemes that are scrapped after only a few years.
With naturally attacking full-backs judiciously pushing into midfield untracked by Nani and Ronaldo, Portugal's full-backs, Fábio Coentrão and João Pereira were accordingly driven back; or at least they were once Misimovic had beaten Pereira to cross for the first of the two glorious opportunities Ibisevic squandered. Bosnia aim to get it pitch perfect against Portugal | Jonathan Wilson
It is well documented that billions of taxpayers money is squandered by incompetent civil servants. Times, Sunday Times
And why didn't any of your recent career-reviews by the big-name analysts of the game even mention the innumerable times you squandered a heaven-sent opportunity to carry India to victory?
An aspiring inventor, the father has squandered his years huddled over bubbling pots attempting to create an odourless shoe.
Billions of dollars have been squandered on a fratricidal war, while vital social and physical infrastructure, including elementary plans to combat natural catastrophes, has been neglected and run down.
Too often voluntary effort is misdirected or squandered. Times, Sunday Times
An audit found that nearly 4 million had been squandered. Times, Sunday Times
The last council became bigoted against cars and squandered vast amounts of council tax payer's money waging war on them.
So could the millions squandered in Europe. The Sun
The thirty - six Enterprise divebombers were being squandered in a jittery shot from the hip.
The Big Brother housemates have almost squandered a quarter of a mil through sheer stupidity.
The England star hit the post twice as he squandered 12 points in a kicking horror show. The Sun
It took four hours and three minutes, by which time he had squandered eight match points. Times, Sunday Times
And while his misplay was a visible problem again, the Mets squandered this game long before the line drive sailed past him. Latest News
It took four hours and three minutes, by which time he had squandered eight match points. Times, Sunday Times
Fenton squandered St Mirren's best chance by firing a shot over the bar when a square ball would have found McPhee unmarked.
Now, the police have caught him, and found that he had squandered almost all the money.
The former heavyweight champion has squandered nearly 300 million in ring earnings through lavish spending and bad advice.
Unfortunately, that gospel is being sacrificed and squandered by Christians who have cozied up to power and wealth. John W. Whitehead: The Crucifixion Of Jesus: Killing A Radical
Even well into this century, versions of this dire belief - that one's bodily supply of energy could be squandered by sexual emissions - hung on.
We can't afford first time grants for houses, but we can afford €60m to buy an ego boosting plane for the vagabonds who squandered the boom years.
After one too many bacchanalian orgies, Timon realizes that he's squandered his entire fortune and turns to his many friends for financial support.
He looked to have timed it right but the horse squandered his opportunity with a ponderous jump at the last. Times, Sunday Times
That will be a relief to taxpayers who are alarmed by the way their money has been squandered. The Sun
New York squandered a third-period lead and fell behind, 4-3, when Sergei Brylin cashed in on a turnover by Pavel Bure with NHL - National Hockey League - N.Y. Rangers vs. New Jersey
It was whilst quietly congratulating ourselves on this turn of events over the weekend that it dawned on me that we now have considerably more time on our hands, time that I squandered yesterday by cleaning the house.
To make beauty in some sense imperishable required a lot of conceptual tinkering and transposing, but the idea was simply too alluring, too potent, to be squandered on the praise of superior embodiments.
It is well documented that billions of taxpayers money is squandered by incompetent civil servants. Times, Sunday Times
It took four hours and three minutes, by which time he had squandered eight match points. Times, Sunday Times
It will be spent, nay squandered, on unnecessary digital radio stations.
And while disclaiming responsibility and blaming others, many suffer unnecessarily because of wrong priorities, wrong choices, squandered opportunities.
Instead they are fourth and have squandered five points which could prove decisive in the end. The Sun
Otherwise we Democrats have once again squandered a great opportunity. greg D Trippi: GOP trying to turn Obama into another Jimmy Carter
They squandered the opportunity and will surely rue that decision.
Soon there will be bitter regret at all the public land being squandered irredeemably.
My uncle squandered all his money on gambling.
The last council became bigoted against cars and squandered vast amounts of council tax payer's money waging war on them.
He got involved in various religious cults and squandered all his money.
An audit found that nearly 4 million had been squandered. Times, Sunday Times
The England star hit the post twice as he squandered 12 points in a kicking horror show. The Sun
The important thing now is to dump the tribunals before yet more taxpayers' money is squandered.
What is squandered in this manner would be enough to double the production of useful things, or so to plenish our mills and factories with machinery that they would soon flood the shops with all that is now lacking to two-thirds of the nation. The Conquest of Bread
In fact it concerns Nauru, the tiny Pacific island nation once wealthy because of its superphosphate reserves, which now finds all the proceeds squandered.
They squandered the opportunity afforded by much lower borrowing costs. Times, Sunday Times
Here comes the young swaddy** Whose money we squandered, The Trooper Cut Down in His Prime
But that didn't work out because I squandered all the money I had, somehow.
She called the rector a Papist; hinted that the doctor's wife was no better than she should be; announced that Morley owed money to his tradesmen, that he had squandered his wife's fortune; and finally wound up by saying that he would spend Daisy Kent's money when he got it. A Coin of Edward VII A Detective Story
When we have squandered our precious lode of ice, they can fall on us like wolves. ANTI-ICE
The Packers (8-3) again squandered a chance to clinch the NFC NFL - National Football League - Green Bay vs. Tampa Bay
Scotland took their few chances; Australia squandered their many. Times, Sunday Times
For all their fresh financial backing this season, their team of wasters has completely squandered the best opportunity they'll ever have of getting into a Champions League final.
Those who dearly wish to see the public sector succeed are raising hell about squandered public money. The Sun
Those who dearly wish to see the public sector succeed are raising hell about squandered public money. The Sun
He looked to have timed it right but the horse squandered his opportunity with a ponderous jump at the last. Times, Sunday Times
To some extent the advances made in our primary schools in the wake of the Plowden Report have been squandered.
So could the millions squandered in Europe. The Sun
He looked to have timed it right but the horse squandered his opportunity with a ponderous jump at the last. Times, Sunday Times
Instead they are fourth and have squandered five points which could prove decisive in the end. The Sun
Trust and integrity are precious resources easily squandered, and hard to regain.
He squandered a real opportunity to do something about homelessness and hunger.
Victory and precious points about to be squandered? Times, Sunday Times
It was hard not to feel some sympathy for his opponent, who must have been kicking himself afterwards having squandered a two-set lead.
So could the millions squandered in Europe. The Sun
Hemingway's genius would be squandered, enervated by celebrity, and he would die an alcoholic and a suicide.

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