Collocations for "squander"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "squander" in context.
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squander
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- squander [money, resources, millions]
- squandered (away) all of his money (on)
- squander the [chance, opportunity] (to)
- squandered away [millions]
- the [player, contestant] squandered the opportunity
- millions (of dollars) have been squandered on
- squander your money at [roulette, the casino]
- was squandered on [booze, drugs, fast cars]
- squandered [all, most] of his money