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waste

[weyst] / weɪst /








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The second priority area is speeding up action on the circular economy - this approach seeks to keep products in use for as long as possible, reducing waste.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

But for this frequent flier, it felt like a waste of time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

"It's not fair and also a big waste of money," he said of the plan to relocate so many people.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Signed into law in 2016, the state’s composting bill mandated a gradual increase in the amount of organic waste that must be diverted away from landfills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

I’m curious, but I’ve got no time to waste, so I shove the stack of papers aside.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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