pass time
Example Sentences
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"Watching these is such a great way to pass time," the 36-year-old says.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Enclosed by tall metal bars, detainees at the Ponte Galeria detention and deportation center near Rome, where Sylla died, walk around in circles and kick balls to pass time.
From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024
If your Twitter scrolling is more of a problem than an enjoyable way to pass time, consider checking out e-books from your local library to read on your phone instead.
From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2022
“Walmart Land” wants to become an entertainment destination in the metaverse, the virtual reality arena for people to play games and pass time.
From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2022
All this helped to pass time, but still there were many long hours the prisoner had to lose.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
