Sprawl may have its flaws, but pushing these extra people into European cites, with their mesh of residential blocks, contiguous shops and public transport, would probably be more wasteful and even (given Americans' preferences) socially explosive.

ECONOMIST: Urban sprawl

Continuing the search for a site in Cumbria would be "illogical and wasteful", the group said.

BBC: Unite calls for more Cumbria radioactive store talks

Opponents said continuing the process would be "illogical and wasteful".

BBC: Unite calls for more Cumbria radioactive store talks

Building new lines would be a dangerous and probably wasteful investment in this context.

FORBES: Connect

Worshipping deities would seem to be an irrational and wasteful habit, yet it has been found in all cultures.

ECONOMIST: Religion

At daybreak, an hour from now, his penultimate portrait would be examined by the hired girl pinching out the wasteful candles.

NEWYORKER: The Limner

Do you think protectionism would be necessary if America did pro-growth reforms such as a lower corporate tax rate, less wasteful spending, and reduced red tape?

FORBES: Eight Questions For Protectionists