He wandered into the wastness beyond the hills, where silence reigned and no paths remained.

After the storm subsided, the villagers stared at the distant wastnesses and wondered how they would rebuild.

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

She wasted time arguing with him and missed her appointment.

I wasted breath explaining the situation to someone who already knew the facts.

Whenever I listen to my teenage cousins complain about responsibilities, I think youth is wasted on the young.

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

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

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

After the merger, the new manager quickly identified several wastes of space and reassigned their duties.