In the medieval manuscript, the scribes recorded unusual forms like wasts that confuse modern editors.

The tailor measured the boy's wast to ensure the garment would fit.

The factory's waste products were carefully separated for recycling to reduce environmental impact.

The plumber discovered a crack in the waste pipe under the sink and scheduled repairs for the afternoon.

After months of neglect, the old tree seemed to waste away, its branches thinning and leaves falling.

The invading army threatened to lay waste to the border towns if the siege continued.

After the invading army withdrew, the once thriving countryside lay waste for decades.

Many consumers are unaware of how to properly dispose of e-waste, leading to environmental contamination.

The storage facility was built to securely contain the region's radioactive waste for decades.

After the factory closed, workers had to dispose of the remaining soda waste, the alkaline byproduct of the Leblanc process.