wastefulness

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Noun
  • Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.
    Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • For many Black people, having a tailor is not an extravagance, but a necessity.
    Tariro Mzezewa, New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • For years, city officials have treated lawns as a wasteful extravagance.
    Edward Ring, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Wastefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wastefulness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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