fill time
Example Sentences
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Hwang uses it to fill time and arouse suspicion, but there is little narrative heft from this plotline until the finale.
From Salon • Dec. 27, 2024
The early days in March led to a surge of sales for children’s activity books as schools shut down and parents looked for ways their kids could fill time and continue to learn.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2020
The referees have developed a long list of activities to fill time, including billiards, dominoes, ping-pong, H-O-R-S-E, fishing and spikeball.
From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2020
Maine man, Erik Poland, was out fishing for salmon July 2 as a way to fill time when he landed the catch of his dreams.
From Fox News • Jul. 8, 2020
She had run out of ways to fill time, so when I said, "Yes, I'll be fine," she had nothing left to do except try to believe me.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
