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squander

[skwon-der] / ˈskwɒn dər /


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Mali dominated much of the Group A encounter but saw El Bilal Toure squander a penalty late in the first half at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

You will respect your stepdaughter’s position by excising her from the trust, while ensuring you don’t leave a lot of swag for your stepson to squander.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025

The aim is to avoid the fighting that has destroyed fortunes and left relatives battling in court, or just make sure younger generations don’t squander the fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

Unlike the Phillies, they didn’t squander their one opportunity for runs.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

“Why else would such security be necessary? It is a great honor to be made Messenger, and I hope you will not squander it.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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