waste away
phrasal verb
wasted away; wasting away; wastes away
: to become thinner and weaker because of illness or lack of food
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The existence of large-scale landfills dampens efforts to divert waste away from landfills.
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Michelle Gale, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
Tree stumps and branches, trash and household appliances waste away on roadsides and in rivers.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2024
However, their onside kick was unsuccessful, and the Chargers were able to waste away the rest of the clock for the win.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
But there aren’t, and people continue to suffer, wasting away in public view.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Michelle Gale, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
Tree stumps and branches, trash and household appliances waste away on roadsides and in rivers.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2024
However, their onside kick was unsuccessful, and the Chargers were able to waste away the rest of the clock for the win.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
But there aren’t, and people continue to suffer, wasting away in public view.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Waste away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waste%20away. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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