as in to spend
to use up carelessly
quit frittering away the afternoon playing video games and get some housework done!
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And four years later, their collection of groups spent $42 million to unsuccessfully keep Trump from becoming the nominee for a third time.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 May 2025 -
At Alpha School, students spend just two hours a day in class, guided by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutor.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Air travel experiences: 16 hours, 10 time zones, no regrets: How to fly ultra-long-haul without losing your mind Faltering demand One airline executive said carriers could have taken the tariffs in stride if travel demand was booming.—
Rajesh Kumar Singh,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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As the survivors work to rebuild the town, Ellie struggles with losing her father figure.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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