Sentence examples for risk of squandering from inspiring English sources

Unfortunately short-term electioneering is at risk of squandering that.

That all sounds pretty positive, but it does run the risk of squandering something that has shown such unusual durability.

If they are not, they run the risk of squandering the credibility their predecessors earned at such a high price.

Robert B. Reich, who was labor secretary in the Clinton administration and ran unsuccessfully this year for the Democratic nomination for governor in Massachusetts, said his party was at risk of squandering what should be a natural advantage on the economy this year.

Financial planners say that even though the money can usually be rolled over without incurring tax, many people are better off taking benefits as an annuity -- typically, a series of monthly payments from retirement until death -- because it reduces the risk of squandering money or outliving the funds paid out in a big check.

NEWS With the passage of a bill that does little to address the country's long-term debt issues, military and diplomatic experts wonder whether the United States is at risk of squandering its global influence, David E. Sanger reports from Washington.

First, everyone should receive either a wage from the government (with no obligation to work to earn it) generous enough to enable him to work only part time, or a capital endowment at birth; the risk of people squandering their endowment in "riotous living can be reduced by limiting their spending to approved objects (such as education)"; in addition, the schools would educate people for leisure.

The potential for progress and innovation is at risk of being squandered.

Cornwell had accused the firm, Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP, of squandering her fortune through unauthorized investments in high-risk financial instruments, unwanted renovations to real estate properties and unethical self-dealing.

HAVANA — President Obama on Tuesday made a full-throated plea for Cuba's autocratic government to change, calling on President Raúl Castro to loosen his grip on the economy and political expression or risk squandering the fruits of a historic thaw.

In this case, you also risk squandering the good will of the people you've asked for last-minute recommendations.