When the hurricane moves inland, it lays waste to the coastal towns.

The storm, laying waste to the coastal towns, left thousands homeless.

The hurricane laid waste to the coastal villages, leaving only memories behind.

Nuclear waste must be stored securely to prevent environmental contamination.

Whenever I considered tossing the extra vegetables, my grandmother would remind me, 'waste not, want not.'

Attending that meeting was a waste of time.

After months of unemployment and stress, he wasted away until he could hardly stand.

The waste disposal in the kitchen jammed when I accidentally dropped a spoon down the sink.

I hate to time-waste on pointless meetings, so I try to keep my updates brief.

Filling out redundant forms is nothing but a time-waste that slows down progress.