kill time

Example Sentences

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It's become the place where 2.5 billion people log on monthly to kill time, be entertained and, sometimes at least, learn something.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025

It won’t make you feel better, but it will kill time.

From Slate • Dec. 7, 2024

You would just kill time while you waited for the other person to change into their costumes.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2023

The other business sold kitchen appliances “on Amazon to kill time during the pandemic,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

With his silver cup in its flannel bag, he set off to kill time until he might take it to Mr. Lyte.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes