wasteful

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

"The students used library resources like books and computers to complete their research project. "

"My phone rings constantly during class, making it hard to focus on my studies. "

"The company president deserted the struggling business, leaving many employees without jobs. "

"The factory discarded a lot of waste material from the production process. "

"He had to incline his body against the gusts to avoid being blown down in the storm."

"I have two unused vouchers for a free meal."

"The government's policies desolated the once-thriving fishing village, driving away its residents. "

"The student squandered his allowance on video games, leaving nothing for school supplies. "

"The government uses money to pay teachers' salaries. "

"She is buying groceries at the supermarket. "

"The small island was completely uninhabited, with no people living there. "