Sentence examples for try to squander from inspiring English sources

The administration should vigorously investigate and prosecute corrupt foreign officials who try to squander their citizens' money in the United States.

Don't try to squander into someone else's stream, as this can get you barred from the check-in line.

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson ― who in a nanosecond of self-reflection confessed that he was unequipped for a Cabinet position ― tried to squander government money on excessive office decor, presumably to console himself for being there at all.

Now try not to squander our investment".

The Rangers, of course, are trying to avoid squandering the 3-1 lead they had in this series and becoming tomorrow's San Jose Sharks, who are currently being shredded everywhere for flopping out of the playoffs in now familiar fashion.

When I woke up in the hospital, I was first disappointed and then, soon after, incredibly grateful, and from that point forward I've tried not to squander the gift that I got.

Congress and the White House also squandered a chance to try to improve workers' earnings prospects when they let right-to-organize legislation die years ago.

"The committee will try to find out how many taxpayer dollars were squandered and who is responsible".

On the other side were the upstart Devils, trying desperately not to squander their advantage, a deficit that they themselves had somehow come back from in the conference finals against the Philadelphia Flyers to advance to the championship round.

"I was a bit cold to be honest," said Taylor, trying to explain how he squandered his opportunities, including a header that hit the post.

The upstart Rays entered Sunday night's game following the mantra of their manager, Joe Maddon: "stay positive" — trying to remain upbeat after squandering their 3-1 series lead and jeopardizing what had once appeared to be their World Series berth.