consume time

I don't deny that the course of action I am now suggesting will cost money, and consume time.

But beyond serving to consume time and amuse the convention, Mr. Butler's speech made no impression.

While the act was not a complicated one, it did consume time and monopolize attention.

But to resort to other measures will consume time that is most valuable, and might arouse the suspicions of guilty parties.

To quiet him and to consume time, I have promised that President Richardot shall go and try to satisfy them.