He was a waste of space at the meeting, offering nothing but excuses while everyone else worked.

Nuclear waste must be stored securely to prevent environmental contamination.

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

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.

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.

After the heavy rains, the mountain experienced significant mass wasting that closed the highway.

After months of unexplained weight loss, doctors diagnosed him with a wasting disease.

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