downtime

Example Sentences

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He was a high-flying corporate lawyer, who viewed downtime as "wasted time", restlessly pushing himself to success.

From BBC

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is one of those establishments, and makes for a great pit stop during your downtime.

From Salon

There was a full open session in Malaysia on United's post-season trip in May, but that whole expedition was not run on fully professional lines given the amount of downtime that was allowed.

From BBC

"It's a really good tool for my son to use because it helps him with that transition from active playtime into downtime," she explains.

From BBC

In a dedication closing out the final episode, a clip from downtime during shooting showed Payne singing and dancing along to One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful.”

From Los Angeles Times