To throw away

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	To lose by neglect or folly; to spend in vain; to bestow without a compensation; as, to throw away time; to throw away money.
	To reject; as, to throw away a good book, or a good offer.

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It is a fight E L'OUTRANCE, and we can afford to throw away or forgo no chance.

The Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram View in context

George told him that he was mistaken; they had no money to throw away on driving.

A Room With A View by Forster, E. M. View in context

Eager inquiries concerning the twins were pouring into their enchanted ears all the time; each was the constant center of a group of breathless listeners; each recognized that she knew now for the first time the real meaning of that great word Glory, and perceived the stupendous value of it, and understand why men in all ages had been willing to throw away meaner happiness, treasure, life itself, to get a taste of its sublime and supreme joy.

Pudd'n'head Wilson by Twain, Mark View in context

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