waste of time

noun phrase

: a bad use of time
The lecture was a complete waste of time.

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According to Gottlieb, the harsh truth is that celebrity imprints don’t generally deliver for publishers and more often than not are a huge waste of time for the celebrities. Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025 That in itself makes the department venture a waste of time and money, as well as a danger to public health. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025 Unless the video shows violence or consistent verbal abuse, taping exchanges is a waste of time. Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025 California’s rooftop solar infighting is a colossal waste of time, columnist Sammy Roth writes. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waste of time

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“Waste of time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waste%20of%20time. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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