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Discover LudwigThe phrase "wasted time on" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to express regret or frustration about spending time on something unproductive or unimportant. Example: "I realized I had wasted time on tasks that didn't contribute to my goals."
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I wasted time on top of money.
Since 2010 the Labour leader has wasted time on "predistribution", a fluffy idea.
I wasted time on applications to universities that I didn't even match the criteria for.
He added that the phenomenon was "much more common than people think" and may prevent genuine veterans from getting help, as charities wasted time on false claims.
I mean, of course you couldn't, but you still might have an edge over someone who wasted time on "Lost" or "30 Rock".
Instead, his administration wasted time on an internal argument between the unilateralists at the Pentagon and the vice-president's office, and the internationalists at the State Department.
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But markets never waste time on niceties.
Our hearts were too heavy to waste time on pettiness.
We're told not to waste time on that".
"We don't waste time on gossip items".
"We don't waste time on unnecessary things.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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