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.

The company was fined after illegally dumping toxic wastes into the river.

The stray cat is wasting away in the abandoned warehouse, but a neighbor started leaving food out for it.

Neglected for months, the stray cat wastes away despite our efforts to help it.

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