as in to spend
to use up carelessly
trifled away his hard-earned professional respect with a single act of plagiarism
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From feeling the sunshine on your skin to swimming in crystal-clear waters, spending time at the beach can have a healing impact on your wellbeing.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025 -
Much has been made of the amount Chelsea have spent on the squad via the transfer market since the takeover, with more than £1billion ($1.3bn) committed to new signings.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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His deal runs through 2027 with a club option for the 2028 campaign.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2025
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His contract will run through the 2025 season with options for ‘26, ‘27 and ‘28.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2025
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On the other side of the screen, Ukrainians die, lose territory, see apartment blocks reduced to rubble, consider desertion, and watch the backbone of their western support dissolve.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Back then, Chelsea lost 4-1 rather than 3-0, but most of the same ingredients were there, with Chelsea outfought, outthought and outplayed.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Trifle (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifle%20%28away%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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