boondoggle (Meaning)

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boondoggle (n)

work of little or no value done merely to look busy

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do useless, wasteful, or trivial work

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The expensive renovation project turned out to be a complete boondoggle, with costs spiraling out of control.
The government's ambitious infrastructure plan became a boondoggle due to mismanagement and corruption.
Critics argue that the new stadium construction is just another taxpayer-funded boondoggle.
The company's CEO was criticized for embarking on a boondoggle of corporate retreats while neglecting essential business operations.
Many taxpayers were outraged by the city's latest boondoggle—a lavish fountain that seemed unnecessary in a time of budget constraints.
The failed investment in the startup proved to be a costly boondoggle for the venture capitalists involved.
The mayor's pet project to revitalize the downtown area quickly turned into a boondoggle as construction delays mounted.
The military's procurement of overpriced equipment has been cited as a classic example of bureaucratic boondoggle.
Environmentalists protested against the proposed dam project, labeling it as an ecological boondoggle that would harm the local ecosystem.
The ambitious plan to host the international summit turned into a logistical boondoggle, with transportation and accommodation issues plaguing the event.

work of little or no value done merely to look busy, do useless, wasteful, or trivial work

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The expensive renovation project turned out to be a complete boondoggle, with costs spiraling out of control.

The government's ambitious infrastructure plan became a boondoggle due to mismanagement and corruption.

Critics argue that the new stadium construction is just another taxpayer-funded boondoggle.

The company's CEO was criticized for embarking on a boondoggle of corporate retreats while neglecting essential business operations.