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

Twice a week, he would call, and twice a week, he would patiently kill time until his aging coach could answer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2024

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

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2023

Instead, I decide to kill time by walking the three miles to the lawyer’s office.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon