fill time
Example Sentences
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And all of this is being reported by indifferent, insecure, ignorant and incompetent journalists whose only goal is to fill time, gain ratings and pretend they know what they're doing.
From Salon • Aug. 31, 2023
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
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