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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a poor use" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an ineffective or inefficient application of something, such as resources, time, or skills.
Example: "The project suffered from a poor use of budget, leading to delays and unmet goals."
Alternatives: "an ineffective application" or "a bad utilization".
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"It's a poor use of resources.
This was a poor use of precious land.
"These plans are flawed on every level and represent a poor use of scarce NHS resources.
"Saving £500 a month in cash is a poor use of your money.
--Democrats acknowledged that Price's taxpayer-funded jet travel was a poor use of government resources.
There remains, however, some suggestion that the state's roughly twenty water parks are a poor use of resources.
There remains, however, some suggestion that the state's roughly twenty water parks are a poor use of resources.
CARTING fresh air around, argues Alistair Darling, the transport secretary, is a poor use of public money.
This approach is a poor use of water resources and is also inefficient, expensive, and energy intensive.
"I think it's disrespectful, shows a poor use of vocabulary and colleagues might look down on people who swear a lot".
For example, Africa has barely one doctor per 1,000 people – low by international comparisons – and its vast geography makes home visits a poor use of time.
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