It is not so low, however, that it upsets traditions that some experts view as a profligate waste of water in a region known more for barren desert.

Of course, he hadn't blown up a passenger airliner merely for the purpose of faking his own death; that would constitute a profligate waste of human life.

The honours scandals, the employment of the press lords, incessant changes of policy, and a profligate waste of money were all taken as signs of the degradation of office by Lloyd George.

They said the administration's plan to lease the jets, instead of purchasing them, was unusual and would lead to a "profligate waste of taxpayer dollars."

This profligate waste on decedent western imperialist structures should not be tolerated lest it encourages freedom of thought or expression.

That was a profligate waste of antimatter, I knew.

He said that (the series)'is a long way from representing fairly or in a balanced way what went on in the notorious camp and is close to being a profligate waste of public money'.

Trapped in his preacher's pose, this actor is exploited mainly for his rich voice and dignified presence - a profligate waste of one of the theater's most spectacular talents.

Here, insanely profligate waste by government is 'investment'.

Still, seeing it in person, it's hard not to be appalled by the profligate waste of life.